Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $71,350 +22.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.30
10th percentile $54,150
90th percentile $106,160
Employed locally 380
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,150
    25th
    $54,850
    50th (median)
    $71,350
    75th
    $85,810
    90th
    $106,160

    Top-paying metros for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Salinas, CA $90,610

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $37,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $94,290
    Power Plant Operators $83,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $78,450
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $26,830
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $116,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Alaska is $34.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.44 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Alaska is 22.5% above the national median of $58,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Alaska?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $54,150 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,850.