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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $67,020 +15% vs national
Median hourly $32.22
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $79,620
Employed locally 120
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $60,750
    50th (median)
    $67,020
    75th
    $76,700
    90th
    $79,620

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 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
    Madison, WI $66,470

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bakers $38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,130
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,040
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $66,410
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $61,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Barnstable Town, MA is $32.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.30 or more per hour.

    Is Barnstable 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 Barnstable Town, MA is 15% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,750.