Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Casper, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Casper, WY

Median annual salary $59,620 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $30,120
90th percentile $74,540
Employed locally 50
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,120
    25th
    $45,140
    50th (median)
    $59,620
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $74,540

    Casper economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,247 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 84% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 16% 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
    Cheyenne, WY $61,470
    Wyoming $60,580
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $60,450
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $59,610
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $57,670

    Related occupations in Casper, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,150
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77,350
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$83,580
    Machinists$61,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Casper, WY is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.84 or more per hour.

    Is Casper 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 Casper, WY is 2.3% 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 Casper?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,120 per year in Casper, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,140.