Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $49,050 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.58
10th percentile $29,700
90th percentile $67,680
Employed locally 50
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,700
    25th
    $37,390
    50th (median)
    $49,050
    75th
    $59,400
    90th
    $67,680

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 88% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 12% 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
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Salinas, CA $90,610
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,630
    California $82,100
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,750

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,580
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,850
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,100
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,820
    Machinists $59,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Anniston, AL is $23.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.70 or more per hour.

    Is Anniston 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 Anniston, AL is 15.8% 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 Anniston?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,700 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,390.