Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Albany, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, GA

Median annual salary $46,150 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.19
10th percentile $38,310
90th percentile $67,270
Employed locally 40
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,310
    25th
    $39,560
    50th (median)
    $46,150
    75th
    $58,000
    90th
    $67,270

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,219 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 85% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 15% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $83,830
    Sheboygan, WI $67,200
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,940
    Dalton, GA $61,320
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,780
    Gainesville, FL $58,980

    Related occupations in Albany, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,860
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $32,410
    Production Workers, All Other $36,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,380
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $44,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Albany, GA is $22.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.00 or more per hour.

    Is Albany 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 Albany, GA is 20.8% below 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,310 per year in Albany, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,560.