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Water Treatment Operator Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$22.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,298/year ($3,192/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 47th of 50 states for Water Treatment Operator pay, with a median about 23% below the national average. Of the 2,450 Water Treatment Operator jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $46,210 a year — though pay ranges from $31,440 for newcomers to $63,870 at the top.
Water Treatment Operator pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,450 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 51-8031, “Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Water Treatment Operator salary of $46,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,298 — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
| Gross (median) | $46,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,365 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,535 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,011 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,298 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,192 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in Louisiana?
- The median Water Treatment Operator salary in Louisiana is $46,210 per year ($22.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,120 and $55,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Water Treatment Operator in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $46,210, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $38,298 per year ($3,192 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
- How many Water Treatment Operator jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 2,450 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.