Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $45,770 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.01
10th percentile $29,910
90th percentile $62,470
Employed locally 90
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,910
    25th
    $36,130
    50th (median)
    $45,770
    75th
    $55,910
    90th
    $62,470

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 27% 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
    Sandusky, OH $60,820
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,470
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $55,660
    Paducah, KY-IL $49,960
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,590
    Owensboro, KY $48,580

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,400
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,370
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,980
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Bowling Green, KY is $22.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.73 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green, KY is 21.4% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,910 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,130.