Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Virginia
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Virginia earn an average of $60,500 a year. That is $2,040 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $62,540. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $73,460.
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Average pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $62,540 | $30.07 |
| Virginia | $60,500 | $29.09 |
| Maryland | $64,570 | $31.04 |
| North Carolina | $54,620 | $26.26 |
| Tennessee | $53,790 | $25.86 |
| West Virginia | $50,590 | $24.32 |
| Kentucky | $47,770 | $22.97 |
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Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Virginia?
The average is $60,500 a year, and the median is $59,420. That is $2,040 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $62,540.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$29.09 an hour on average; the median is $28.57.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($73,460), followed by Charlottesville, VA ($62,290). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Roanoke, VA ($48,920).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #29 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.