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Water Treatment Operator Salary in Utah (2026)
$29.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,668/year ($4,056/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 23rd of 50 states for Water Treatment Operator pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 1,900 Water Treatment Operator jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $61,290 a year — though pay ranges from $45,710 for newcomers to $79,860 at the top.
Water Treatment Operator pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,900 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Utah (occupation code 51-8031, “Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Water Treatment Operator salary of $61,290 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,668 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $61,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,175 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,689 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,758 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,668 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,056 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in Utah?
- The median Water Treatment Operator salary in Utah is $61,290 per year ($29.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,730 and $73,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Water Treatment Operator in Utah?
- On the median salary of $61,290, a single filer in Utah takes home about $48,668 per year ($4,056 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Water Treatment Operator jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 1,900 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.