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Water Treatment Operator Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$29.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,288/year ($4,107/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 24th of 50 states for Water Treatment Operator pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 740 Water Treatment Operator jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $61,220 a year — though pay ranges from $44,620 for newcomers to $76,250 at the top.
Water Treatment Operator pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $67,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 740 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 51-8031, “Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Water Treatment Operator salary of $61,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,288 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $61,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,166 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,683 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$2,082 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,288 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,107 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in Nebraska?
- The median Water Treatment Operator salary in Nebraska is $61,220 per year ($29.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,670 and $67,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Water Treatment Operator in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $61,220, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $49,288 per year ($4,107 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Water Treatment Operator jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 740 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.