Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $49,270 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.69
10th percentile $37,130
90th percentile $77,870
Employed locally 110
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,130
    25th
    $45,340
    50th (median)
    $49,270
    75th
    $61,580
    90th
    $77,870

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640
    Nevada $79,140
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,750
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $69,460

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,350
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$39,560
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,450
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Blacksburg, VA is $23.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.44 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg, VA is 15.4% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,130 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,340.