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Water Treatment Operator Salary in Florida (2026)
$28.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,611/year ($4,134/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 31st of 50 states for Water Treatment Operator pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 7,440 Water Treatment Operator jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $59,030 a year — though pay ranges from $39,630 for newcomers to $84,280 at the top.
Water Treatment Operator pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,440 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Florida (occupation code 51-8031, “Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Water Treatment Operator salary of $59,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $49,611 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,904 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,516 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,611 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,134 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in Florida?
- The median Water Treatment Operator salary in Florida is $59,030 per year ($28.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,580 and $72,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Water Treatment Operator in Florida?
- On the median salary of $59,030, a single filer in Florida takes home about $49,611 per year ($4,134 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Water Treatment Operator jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 7,440 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.