Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $76,620 +31.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.84
10th percentile $59,110
90th percentile $98,800
Employed locally 90
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,110
    25th
    $63,720
    50th (median)
    $76,620
    75th
    $84,060
    90th
    $98,800

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 78% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 22% 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 Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,790
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $85,000
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,830
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $81,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$69,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$102,420
    Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$79,890
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,240
    Machinists$78,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$69,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Bremerton, WA is $36.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.23 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton 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 Bremerton, WA is 31.5% 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 Bremerton?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $59,110 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,720.