What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Water Utility?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Water Utility jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Whitehorse, YT (53.9% above average), followed by Carcross, YT and Haines Junction, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Whitehorse, YT $63,141 $5,261 $1,214 $30.36 Carcross, YT $63,104 $5,258 $1,213 $30.34 Haines Junction, YT $62,889 $5,240 $1,209 $30.24 North Cowichan, BC $62,703 $5,225 $1,205 $30.15 Duncan, BC $62,462 $5,205 $1,201 $30.03 Oak Bay, BC $62,349 $5,195 $1,199 $29.98 Alberton, PE $61,505 $5,125 $1,182 $29.57 Courtenay, BC $61,340 $5,111 $1,179 $29.49 Saint John, NB $60,936 $5,078 $1,171 $29.30 Kelowna, BC $60,809 $5,067 $1,169 $29.24

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Q: How much does a Water Utility make?

The average annual pay for a water utility in the United States is $41,029 a year — that works out to approximately $19.73 an hour. The middle 80% of Water Utilitys earn between $28,000 (10th percentile) and $59,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Water Utility Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Water Utility in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Sap Business Objects Consultant at $85,637 (208.7%) above Water Utility. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Sap Business Objects Consultant $126,666 $10,555 $2,435 $60.90 Senior Water Resources Engineer $112,368 $9,364 $2,160 $54.02 Land Consultant $86,430 $7,202 $1,662 $41.55 Civil Engineering Technologist $68,400 $5,700 $1,315 $32.88 Watershed $52,983 $4,415 $1,018 $25.47

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Water Utility Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$41,029

Columbus

Ohio

$39,630

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How much does a Water Utility make?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average annual pay for a Water Utility in the United States is $41,029 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.73 an hour. This is the equivalent of $789/week or $3,419/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $67,500 and as low as $21,500, the majority of Water Utility salaries currently range between $31,500 (25th percentile) to $46,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $59,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Water Utility varies greatly (by as much as 15000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Water Utility in your area makes on average $39,630 per year, or $1,399 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $41,029. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Water Utility salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Water Utility jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Water Utility Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Water Utility job is above the national average. Topping the list is Whitehorse, YT, , with Carcross, YT, and Haines Junction, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Haines Junction, YT, beats the national average by $21,860 (53.3%), and Whitehorse, YT, furthers that trend with another $22,112 (53.9%) above the $41,029 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Water Utility appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Whitehorse, YT, and Kelowna, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Water Utility role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Whitehorse, YT	$63,141	$5,261	$1,214	$30.36
Carcross, YT	$63,104	$5,258	$1,213	$30.34
Haines Junction, YT	$62,889	$5,240	$1,209	$30.24
North Cowichan, BC	$62,703	$5,225	$1,205	$30.15
Duncan, BC	$62,462	$5,205	$1,201	$30.03
Oak Bay, BC	$62,349	$5,195	$1,199	$29.98
Alberton, PE	$61,505	$5,125	$1,182	$29.57
Courtenay, BC	$61,340	$5,111	$1,179	$29.49
Saint John, NB	$60,936	$5,078	$1,171	$29.30
Kelowna, BC	$60,809	$5,067	$1,169	$29.24

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Water Utility Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Water Utility category.

For example Sap Business Objects Consultant jobs pay as much as $85,637 (208.7%) more than the average Water Utility salary of $41,029. If you're qualified, finding work as a Sap Business Objects Consultant may help you make more money than that of the average Water Utility position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Sap Business Objects Consultant	$126,666	$10,555	$2,435	$60.90
Senior Water Resources Engineer	$112,368	$9,364	$2,160	$54.02
Land Consultant	$86,430	$7,202	$1,662	$41.55
Civil Engineering Technologist	$68,400	$5,700	$1,315	$32.88
Watershed	$52,983	$4,415	$1,018	$25.47

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Infographic detailing Water Utility salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $41,029 per year or $19.73 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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