Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $58,740 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.24
10th percentile $40,890
90th percentile $97,010
Employed locally 820
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,890
    25th
    $48,250
    50th (median)
    $58,740
    75th
    $74,010
    90th
    $97,010

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 40% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $69,460
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,010
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $55,430
    Lexington Park, MD $50,930
    Salisbury, MD $45,680

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,780
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,710
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $59,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Baltimore, MD is $28.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.20 or more per hour.

    Is Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD is 0.8% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,890 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,250.