Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,280 -36% vs national
Median hourly $17.93
10th percentile $27,520
90th percentile $47,580
Employed locally 220
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,520
    25th
    $29,860
    50th (median)
    $37,280
    75th
    $40,430
    90th
    $47,580

    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 Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,770
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$44,200
    Woodworkers, All Other$45,140
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$42,790
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Central Louisiana is $17.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.46 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana 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 Central Louisiana is 36% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,520 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,860.