Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $61,170 +5% vs national
Median hourly $29.41
10th percentile $49,320
90th percentile $76,620
Employed locally 90
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,320
    25th
    $56,110
    50th (median)
    $61,170
    75th
    $70,330
    90th
    $76,620

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $83,260
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $77,800
    Yakima, WA $69,120
    Barnstable Town, MA $67,020

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,100
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,930
    Machinists $63,970
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,370
    Bakers $37,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Amherst Town, MA is $29.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.12 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town 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 Amherst Town, MA is 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,320 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,110.