Job outlook for water operators in the United States

Water operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected water operator job growth rate is -7% from 2018-2028.

• About -8,600 new jobs for water operators are projected over the next decade.

• Water operator salaries have increased 7% for water operators in the last 5 years.

• There are over 16,272 water operators currently employed in the United States.

• There are 38,012 active water operator job openings in the US.

• The average water operator salary is $43,748.

Compare the number of water operator jobs and the average water operator salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of water operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where water operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.