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Water Treatment Operator Salary in Alaska (2026)
$28.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,519/year ($4,210/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 27th of 50 states for Water Treatment Operator pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 750 Water Treatment Operator jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $60,160 a year — though pay ranges from $35,200 for newcomers to $99,840 at the top.
Water Treatment Operator pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 750 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Alaska (occupation code 51-8031, “Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Water Treatment Operator salary of $60,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $50,519 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $60,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,039 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,602 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,519 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,210 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in Alaska?
- The median Water Treatment Operator salary in Alaska is $60,160 per year ($28.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,800 and $83,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Water Treatment Operator in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $60,160, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $50,519 per year ($4,210 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Water Treatment Operator jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 750 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.