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Water Treatment Operator Salary in Oregon (2026)
$33.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,351/year ($4,363/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 8th of 50 states for Water Treatment Operator pay, with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 1,240 Water Treatment Operator jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $69,720 a year — though pay ranges from $50,270 for newcomers to $87,880 at the top.
Water Treatment Operator pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $69,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $87,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,240 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Oregon (occupation code 51-8031, “Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Water Treatment Operator salary of $69,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,351 — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
| Gross (median) | $69,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,508 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,334 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$5,527 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,351 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,363 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in Oregon?
- The median Water Treatment Operator salary in Oregon is $69,720 per year ($33.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,670 and $80,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Water Treatment Operator in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $69,720, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $52,351 per year ($4,363 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
- How many Water Treatment Operator jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 1,240 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.