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Wastewater operator salary in Canada

How much does a Wastewater Operator make in Canada?

Average base salary

$34.27

The average salary for a wastewater operator is $34.27 per hour in Canada. 264 salaries reported, updated at October 18, 2026

Wastewater Operator job openings in Canada

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Water and Wastewater Operator
Ontario Clean Water Agency3.1out of 5 stars.
Greater Sudbury, ON
$27.92–$31.06 an hour
Temporary
6 days ago

Highest paying companies for Wastewater Operator in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Civeo
 
$99,260per year
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Veolia
 
$96,500per year
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City of Barrie
 
$91,116per year
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CITY OF LONDON
 
$90,074per year
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H2O Innovation
 
$90,000per year
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City of Yellowknife
 
$88,722per year
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Highest paying cities for Wastewater Operators near Canada

  1. Newmarket, ON
    $41.80 per hour
  2. Kelowna, BC
    $40.17 per hour
  3. Red Deer, AB
    $38.45 per hour
  4. Keswick, ON
    $37.88 per hour
  5. Greater Sudbury, ON
    $36.42 per hour

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The average salary for a Wastewater Operator is $34.27 per hour in Canada. This figure is based on 264 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 18, 2026.

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Wastewater Operator salaries typically range between a low of $25.50 and a high of $46.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Wastewater Operator include Newmarket, ON at $41.80 per hour, Kelowna, BC at $40.17 per hour and Red Deer, AB at $38.45 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Wastewater Operator include Civeo ($99,260 per year) and Veolia ($96,500 per year).