Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $59,090 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.41
10th percentile $39,220
90th percentile $79,870
Employed locally 290
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,220
    25th
    $47,830
    50th (median)
    $59,090
    75th
    $74,560
    90th
    $79,870

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 81% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 19% 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
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $69,740
    Jacksonville, FL $64,510
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,850
    Port St. Lucie, FL $62,100
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $60,660
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,360

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,820
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$40,440
    Bakers$36,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Cape Coral, FL is $28.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.31 or more per hour.

    Is Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral, FL is 1.4% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,220 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,830.