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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $61,400 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.52
10th percentile $48,110
90th percentile $80,530
Employed locally 340
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,110
    25th
    $51,100
    50th (median)
    $61,400
    75th
    $70,320
    90th
    $80,530

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 29% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,830
    Elmira, NY $70,660
    Albany, OR $70,550
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,940
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $61,510

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$61,590
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,340
    Machinists$64,080

    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, NY is $29.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.19 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, NY is 5.4% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,110 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,100.