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Water Treatment Operator Salary in Georgia (2026)
$23.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,579/year ($3,298/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 42nd of 50 states for Water Treatment Operator pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 3,310 Water Treatment Operator jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $48,930 a year — though pay ranges from $36,970 for newcomers to $67,520 at the top.
Water Treatment Operator pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $67,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,310 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Georgia (occupation code 51-8031, “Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Water Treatment Operator salary of $48,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,579 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,692 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,743 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,917 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,579 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,298 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in Georgia?
- The median Water Treatment Operator salary in Georgia is $48,930 per year ($23.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,300 and $59,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Water Treatment Operator in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $48,930, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $39,579 per year ($3,298 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Water Treatment Operator jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 3,310 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.