Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $49,910 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.99
10th percentile $35,840
90th percentile $81,230
Employed locally 200
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,840
    25th
    $45,590
    50th (median)
    $49,910
    75th
    $61,870
    90th
    $81,230

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 25% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $83,830
    Sheboygan, WI $67,200
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,940
    Dalton, GA $61,320
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,780
    Gainesville, FL $58,980

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,340
    Production Workers, All Other $38,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,180
    Machinists $62,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Augusta, GA-SC is $23.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.03 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta 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 Augusta, GA-SC is 14.3% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,840 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,590.