Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Bend, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bend, OR

Median annual salary $65,250 +12% vs national
Median hourly $31.37
10th percentile $46,530
90th percentile $90,790
Employed locally 90
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,530
    25th
    $58,410
    50th (median)
    $65,250
    75th
    $80,610
    90th
    $90,790

    Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,509 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 24% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,830
    California $82,100
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $81,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640
    Rockford, IL $79,410

    Related occupations in Bend, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,940
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $50,610
    Bakers $36,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Bend, OR is $31.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.39 or more per hour.

    Is Bend 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 Bend, OR is 12% 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 Bend?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,530 per year in Bend, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,410.