Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Central North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $46,700 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.45
10th percentile $34,540
90th percentile $64,780
Employed locally 300
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,540
    25th
    $39,910
    50th (median)
    $46,700
    75th
    $57,620
    90th
    $64,780

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,410
    Production Workers, All Other $38,000
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,640
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $43,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Central North Carolina is $22.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.17 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina 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 North Carolina is 19.8% 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 North Carolina?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,540 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,910.