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SOC 51-8031·ProductionOpportunity job
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Median wage
$64,783
10-yr outlook
+3.8%by 2032
Openings / year
448
Workers in NY
5,270
How pay grows with experience
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $49,571 |
| Median (typical) | $64,783 |
| Experienced | $80,102 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $100,951 |
| Long Island | $68,681 |
| Western New York | $64,574 |
| Hudson Valley | $64,409 |
| Southern Tier | $62,485 |
| Capital Region | $62,104 |
| Finger Lakes | $60,662 |
| Central New York | $60,463 |
| North Country | $56,439 |
| Mohawk Valley | $53,466 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
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