Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $62,520 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.06
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $78,480
Employed locally 230
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $54,170
    50th (median)
    $62,520
    75th
    $73,030
    90th
    $78,480

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 24% 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
    Napa, CA $99,450
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $80,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,680
    Lebanon, PA $66,480
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,010
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,850

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,080
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,140
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,940
    Machinists $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Allentown, PA-NJ is $30.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.69 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown 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 Allentown, PA-NJ is 7.3% 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,170.