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Water Treatment Operator Salary in Nevada (2026)
$39.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,123/year ($5,510/month) for a single filer
Nevada is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Water Treatment Operators (2nd of 50), with a median about 35% above the national average. Of the 0 Water Treatment Operator jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $81,440 a year — though pay ranges from $56,110 for newcomers to $101,820 at the top.
Water Treatment Operator pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $56,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 0 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Nevada (occupation code 51-8031, “Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Water Treatment Operator salary of $81,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $66,123 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $81,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,087 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,230 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,123 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,510 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in Nevada?
- The median Water Treatment Operator salary in Nevada is $81,440 per year ($39.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,090 and $98,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Water Treatment Operator in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $81,440, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $66,123 per year ($5,510 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Water Treatment Operator jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 0 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.