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Sewage Disposal Plant Operator - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Sewage Disposal Plant Operator"
How much does a Sewage Disposal Plant Operator in the federal government get paid? $64,683.40* *Based on the 2021 average.Sewage Disposal Plant Operator was the 425th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 42 employed. The most common payscale was the nonsupervisory pay schedules - federal wage system payscale.
In 2021, the Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System hired the most employees titled Sewage Disposal Plant Operating, with an average salary of $79,195.
Government Sewage Disposal Plant Operating jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Sewage Disposal Plant Operating job is FWS-7, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is FWS-9. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This standard covers nonsupervisory work involved in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and plants to treat and dispose of waterborne domestic waste or industrial wastewater.
Agencies that have hired a Sewage Disposal Plant Operator
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 12 | $79,194.92 |
| Forest Service | 8 | $53,125.63 |
| National Park Service | 7 | $56,197.00 |
| International Boundary & Water Commission: U.S. & Mexico | 6 | $55,375.00 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 3 | $66,380.67 |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 2 | $78,033.00 |
| Agricultural Research Service | 2 | $61,160.50 |
| Indian Affairs | 1 | $57,100.00 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 1 | $81,101.00 |
Sewage Disposal Plant Operator Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Sewage Disposal Plant Operator is $64,683.40. The highest paid Sewage Disposal Plant Operator made $87,550 in 2021.
Common Sewage Disposal Plant Operator Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Sewage Disposal Plant Operating Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 28 |
| WS - Supervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 12 |
| BB - Nonsupervisory - Negotiated Pay Employees | 2 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $10.20 to $26.59 / hour at paygrade FWS-7 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $11.13 to $30.53 / hour at paygrade FWS-9 |
| Occupation Family: | INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT OPERATION FAMILY |
Other Jobs at the FWS-7 Paygrade
FWS-7 is the starting paygrade for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operating jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the FWS-7 paygrade.
| Occupation | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Operating | FWS-7 | FWS-11 |
| Blocking and Bracing | FWS-7 | FWS-8 |
| Small Craft Operating | FWS-4 | FWS-12 |
| Electrical Equipment Repairing | FWS-7 | FWS-10 |
| Wood Working | FWS-5 | FWS-8 |
Average Sewage Disposal Plant Operating Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Sewage Disposal Plant Operator was $45,880. Since then, the average pay has increased to $64,683 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 5408.