American Water utility operator salary

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Average American Water utility operator salary

$38,201yearly

$18.6 hourly rate

Entry-level American Water utility operator salary

$30,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does American Water pay utility operators?

The average salary for American Water utility operators is $38,201 per year. American Water utility operator salaries range between $30,000 to $48,000 per year. American Water utility operators earn 1% less than the national average salary for utility operators of $38,693.

Location impacts how much a utility operator at American Water can expect to make. Utility operators at American Water make the most in Fort Lewis, WA, Monterey, CA, and Fargo, ND.

How much does American Water pay utility operators by location?

American Water pays utility operators the most in Fort Lewis, WA, Monterey, CA, and Fargo, ND. Additionally, cities like Hewlett and Phoenix also report highly competitive salaries for utility operators at American Water.

Utility operator American Water salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Fort Lewis, WA	$53,967	$25.95
2	Monterey, CA	$52,053	$25.03
3	Fargo, ND	$44,932	$21.60
4	Hewlett, NY	$42,584	$20.47
5	Phoenix, AZ	$42,318	$20.35
6	Camden, NJ	$41,944	$20.17
7	Naperville, IL	$41,294	$19.85
8	Milford, CT	$40,524	$19.48
9	Davenport, IA	$40,207	$19.33
10	Rochester, MN	$39,104	$18.80

Highest-paid American Water utility operators by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Operator	$91,217	$44	1
2	Boiler Operator	$58,817	$28	-
3	Utility Technician	$57,495	$28	2
4	Boiler Plant Operator	$56,725	$27	-
5	Maintenance Operator	$54,161	$26	-
6	Utility Plant Operative	$53,341	$26	-
7	Plant Operator	$50,298	$24	1
8	B-Operator	$45,020	$22	-
9	Distillation Operator Helper	$42,765	$21	-
10	Production Utility Worker	$42,675	$21	-

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Utility operator salary at American Water competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	DC Water	$43,909	$21	4
2	AGL Resources	$42,582	$20	-
3	Kansas Gas Service	$41,096	$20	-
4	Piedmont Natural Gas	$40,926	$20	-
5	California Water Service	$39,135	$19	-
6	United Water Services Inc	$39,069	$19	-
7	SouthWest Water	$39,028	$19	10
8	Middlesex Water	$38,630	$19	2
9	NOVEC	$38,448	$18	-
10	Columbia Gas of Ohio	$38,371	$18	-
11	APG&E	$38,205	$18	-
12	Louisville Water	$38,187	$18	-
13	Crius Energy	$37,753	$18	-
14	SureID	$37,628	$18	-
15	Guardian Protection	$37,622	$18	-
16	Georgia Power	$37,567	$18	-
17	SCANA	$37,095	$18	-
18	Chesapeake Utilities	$36,951	$18	1
19	SMECO	$35,987	$17	-
20	Unitil	$35,616	$17	4

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