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Water Treatment Operator Hourly Rate

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Updated: 16 May 2013

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Water Treatment Operator 2013 Total Pay (?

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$25,232 - $57,556

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $38,284

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Water Treatment Operator Job Listings

Water Plant Operator

Apr 10

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission - Potomac, MD

school diploma or equivalent. Operates water treatment plant equipment and facilities on a rotating shift basis, under supervision of a Senior Plant Operator. - Indeed

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FRAC WATER SVCS OPERATOR

Feb 19

TETRA Technologies, Inc. - United States

assistance of other Operators and Helper unloads and... Material and Air Brake endorsements. Fork Lift Operator license may also be required. Able to work a... - Indeed

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National Pay Data

	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$13	$26	$39
Hourly Rate	$12.01 - $25.76
Overtime	$15.16 - $38.87

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$26K	$52K	$78K
Bonus	$0.00 - $769
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$25,232 - $57,556
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 16 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 397

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Water Treatment Operator Tasks

Collect, test, and analyze water samples.
Operate wells and chemical feed systems, and oversee store tank levels to ensure compliance with regulations.
Maintain water testing and treatment plant equipment.
Maintains documentation and records of plant operations and data

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Companies and Industries for Water Treatment Operator Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Water Utilities	$12.68 - $26.74
Water Treatment Products and Services	$11.92 - $24.74
Municipality	$13.95 - $28.20
Waste Treatment and Disposal	$12.82 - $26.58
City Government	$13.61 - $27.23

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Key Statistics for Water Treatment Operator Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 8%			Male 92%
Hourly Rate:	$13.34 - $19.75			$14.44 - $21.77

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

36%

5-9 years

25%

10-19 years

23%

20 years or more

12%

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Bachelor's Degree	$13.69 - $25.76
Associate's Degree	$11.10 - $29.50

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 87%		Dental: 66%
	Vision: 50%		None: 10%

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Career Path for Water Treatment Operator Jobs

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Salary Range

$25,232 - $57,556

	Waste Water Plant Operator $25,905 - $59,932
	Water or Liquid Waste Treatment Plant / System Operator $25,592 - $57,675
	Water Plant Operator $24,997 - $55,850