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Water Treatment Operator Salary in New York (2026)
$30.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,738/year ($4,228/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 13th of 50 states for Water Treatment Operator pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 5,300 Water Treatment Operator jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $63,990 a year — though pay ranges from $48,350 for newcomers to $102,260 at the top.
Water Treatment Operator pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,300 Water Treatment Operator jobs in New York (occupation code 51-8031, “Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Water Treatment Operator salary of $63,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,738 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $63,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,499 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,895 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,858 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,738 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,228 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in New York?
- The median Water Treatment Operator salary in New York is $63,990 per year ($30.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,700 and $79,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Water Treatment Operator in New York?
- On the median salary of $63,990, a single filer in New York takes home about $50,738 per year ($4,228 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Water Treatment Operator jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 5,300 Water Treatment Operator jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.