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Water Treatment Operator Salary in Arizona (2026)
$29.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,336/year ($4,195/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 22nd of 50 states for Water Treatment Operator pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 3,950 Water Treatment Operator jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $61,340 a year — though pay ranges from $46,690 for newcomers to $80,040 at the top.
Water Treatment Operator pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $67,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,950 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Arizona (occupation code 51-8031, “Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Water Treatment Operator salary of $61,340 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,336 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $61,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,181 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,693 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,131 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,336 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,195 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in Arizona?
- The median Water Treatment Operator salary in Arizona is $61,340 per year ($29.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,130 and $67,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a Water Treatment Operator in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $61,340, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $50,336 per year ($4,195 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Water Treatment Operator jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 3,950 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.