Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Jobs Pay in Birmingham, AL

Average Hourly Pay

$25.57
20.1%Below national average

Range: $24.35 – $26.79

Average Annual Pay

$53,180
20.1%Below national average

Range: $50,648 – $55,713

How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make?

Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:

Entry Level

0-2 years

Hourly Rate

$21.73/hr

Range: $20.70 – $22.77

Annual Rate

$45,203

Range: $43,051 $47,356

Mid level

3-5 years

Hourly Rate

$25.57/hr

Range: $24.35 – $26.79

Annual Rate

$53,180

Range: $50,648 $55,713

Senior level

6+ years

Hourly Rate

$29.41/hr

Range: $28.00 – $30.81

Annual Rate

$61,157

Range: $58,245 $64,070

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators job description

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators professionals are essential to modern business operations, designing, developing, and maintaining technology solutions. They work across industries to create efficient systems and solve complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop technical solutions
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Document technical specifications
  • Stay current with emerging technologies
  • Ensure system security and performance
Skills
  • Programming and technical expertise
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Project management
  • Continuous learning
  • Attention to detail
Qualifications
  • Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Relevant technical certifications
  • Portfolio of projects preferred
  • Strong analytical skills