Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $78,210 +34.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.60
10th percentile $47,410
90th percentile $96,410
Employed locally 150
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,410
    25th
    $56,680
    50th (median)
    $78,210
    75th
    $96,410
    90th
    $96,410

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 82% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 18% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $76,240
    Yakima, WA $69,120
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $63,550
    Kankakee, IL $61,290

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,440
    Bakers $36,560
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,810
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,150
    Power Plant Operators $100,400
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Anchorage, AK is $37.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.85 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage 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 Anchorage, AK is 34.2% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,410 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,680.