Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $64,220 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.88
10th percentile $48,280
90th percentile $74,810
Employed locally 130
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,280
    25th
    $59,630
    50th (median)
    $64,220
    75th
    $74,810
    90th
    $74,810

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 17% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $85,000
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $83,260
    California $82,100
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,990
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,650
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $69,460

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,130
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,390
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $65,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,180
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Cedar Rapids, IA is $30.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.17 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids, IA is 10.2% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,280 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,630.