Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $51,760 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.88
10th percentile $42,680
90th percentile $71,720
Employed locally 300
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,680
    25th
    $47,900
    50th (median)
    $51,760
    75th
    $60,470
    90th
    $71,720

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 37% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $82,500
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $77,310
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $66,250
    Cedar Rapids, IA $64,220
    Lewiston, ID-WA $61,830
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,790

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,330
    Bakers$37,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Boise City, ID is $24.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.67 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City 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 Boise City, ID is 11.2% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,680 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,900.