Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,560 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.71
10th percentile $43,510
90th percentile $72,520
Employed locally 250
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,510
    25th
    $45,450
    50th (median)
    $55,560
    75th
    $62,330
    90th
    $72,520

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,380
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $59,920
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Capital/Northern New York is $26.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.01 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York 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 Capital/Northern New York is 4.6% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,510 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,450.