Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $65,590 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.54
10th percentile $48,710
90th percentile $69,750
Employed locally 60
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,710
    25th
    $57,410
    50th (median)
    $65,590
    75th
    $65,590
    90th
    $69,750

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 25% 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
    Missoula, MT $64,460
    Great Falls, MT $61,460
    Billings, MT $58,630
    Helena, MT $57,770
    Binghamton, NY $54,240
    Sumter, SC $41,900

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,420
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $39,460
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,420
    Bakers $40,180
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $45,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Bozeman, MT is $31.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.73 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman 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 Bozeman, MT is 12.6% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,710 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,410.