Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $66,250 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.85
10th percentile $52,410
90th percentile $83,680
Employed locally 1,380
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,410
    25th
    $59,990
    50th (median)
    $66,250
    75th
    $76,410
    90th
    $83,680

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 41% 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
    Barnstable Town, MA $67,020

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55,220
    Machinists$63,600
    Food Batchmakers$37,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Boston, MA-NH is $31.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.74 or more per hour.

    Is Boston 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 Boston, MA-NH is 13.7% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $52,410 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,990.