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Water Treatment Operator Salary in Wyoming (2026)
$30.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,009/year ($4,417/month) for a single filer
Wyoming ranks 17th of 50 states for Water Treatment Operator pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 500 Water Treatment Operator jobs BLS counts in Wyoming, the typical worker earns $63,260 a year — though pay ranges from $46,960 for newcomers to $107,370 at the top.
Water Treatment Operator pay range in Wyoming
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $107,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 500 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Wyoming (occupation code 51-8031, “Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wyoming
A median Water Treatment Operator salary of $63,260 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Wyoming), a single filer keeps about $53,009 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $63,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,411 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,839 |
| Wyoming state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,009 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,417 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in Wyoming?
- The median Water Treatment Operator salary in Wyoming is $63,260 per year ($30.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,320 and $83,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Water Treatment Operator in Wyoming?
- On the median salary of $63,260, a single filer in Wyoming takes home about $53,009 per year ($4,417 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Water Treatment Operator jobs are there in Wyoming?
- BLS counts 500 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming.