Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Alabama
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Alabama
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Alabama earn a median salary of $50,443 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.4% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 2,900 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Alabama, with salaries ranging from $38,700 to $69,740 depending on location.
$50,443
Avg median salary in Alabama
$69,740
Highest paying metro
$38,700
Lowest paying metro
2,900
Employed in Alabama
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inWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in Alabama
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, AL | $69,740 | $49,270 | $84,300 | 60 |
| Huntsville, AL | $60,220 | $40,900 | $80,650 | 240 |
| Decatur, AL | $59,260 | $49,450 | $80,350 | 90 |
| Birmingham, AL | $53,770 | $40,170 | $58,750 | 520 |
| Dothan, AL | $51,860 | $34,210 | $53,210 | 100 |
| Montgomery, AL | $51,620 | $41,250 | $62,340 | 190 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $50,240 | $39,770 | $65,000 | 200 |
| Auburn, AL | $49,930 | $39,950 | $64,070 | 120 |
| Gadsden, AL | $49,750 | $39,060 | $64,370 | 70 |
| Daphne, AL | $49,360 | $41,860 | $56,180 | 170 |
| Anniston, AL | $49,050 | $37,390 | $59,400 | 50 |
| Mobile, AL | $46,230 | $36,590 | $59,900 | 210 |
| Northeast Alabama | $46,000 | $35,780 | $59,640 | 360 |
| Northwest Alabama | $42,640 | $35,780 | $53,220 | 130 |
| Southwest Alabama | $38,710 | $34,290 | $52,070 | 220 |
| Southeast Alabama | $38,700 | $35,410 | $48,630 | 170 |