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10 of the Most Popular Types of Water Plant Operator Jobs in 2026

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The skills and qualifications you need to become a water plant operator include a high school diploma and professional certification. Most employers do not require postsecondary education, but they do ask for a “water operator” or “water treatment” license. Each state issues its licenses and has its own set of requirements for licensure. If you want to pursue this career, you may wish to obtain a water treatment certificate or an associate degree in water treatment if they are available at a community or technical college.

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Top Types Of Water Plant Operator Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Water Plant Operator positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Water Treatment Plant Supervisor

    Salary range: $67,000 - $98,500

    Water Treatment Plant Supervisor is a typical job search query Most salaries for Water Treatment Plant Supervisor jobs pay between $67,000 (25th percentile) and $98,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Water Treatment Plant Supervisor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Government Water Treatment Plant Operator

    Salary range: $44,000 - $66,000

    Government Water Treatment Plant Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Government Water Treatment Plant Operator jobs pay between $44,000 (25th percentile) and $66,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Government Water Treatment Plant Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Water Plant Electrician

    Salary range: $59,500 - $104,000

    Water Plant Electrician is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Water Plant Electrician jobs pay between $59,500 (25th percentile) and $104,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Water Plant Electrician job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

    Salary range: $42,000 - $61,000

    Remote Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $61,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Remote Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Water Operator Class 2

    Salary range: $43,000 - $63,000

    Water Operator Class 2 is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Water Operator Class 2 jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $63,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Water Operator Class 2 job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Water Pump Operator

    Salary range: $40,000 - $62,000

    Water Pump Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Water Pump Operator jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $62,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Water Pump Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Class C Water Water Operator

    Salary range: $43,000 - $63,000

    Class C Water Water Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Class C Water Water Operator jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $63,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Class C Water Water Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Entry Level Nalco Water Treatment

    Salary range: $41,000 - $58,500

    Entry Level Nalco Water Treatment is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Nalco Water Treatment jobs pay between $41,000 (25th percentile) and $58,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Nalco Water Treatment job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Water Treatment Plant Foreman

    Salary range: $67,000 - $98,500

    Water Treatment Plant Foreman is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Water Treatment Plant Foreman jobs pay between $67,000 (25th percentile) and $98,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Water Treatment Plant Foreman job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote Water Treatment Plant Operator

    Salary range: $44,000 - $66,000

    Remote Water Treatment Plant Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Water Treatment Plant Operator jobs pay between $44,000 (25th percentile) and $66,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Remote Water Treatment Plant Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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