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

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

Median annual salary $61,930 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.77
10th percentile $43,560
90th percentile $76,690
Employed locally 70
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,560
    25th
    $48,250
    50th (median)
    $61,930
    75th
    $64,500
    90th
    $76,690

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,310
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,820
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $50,800
    Helpers--Production Workers $40,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Central Oregon is $29.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.76 or more per hour.

    Is Central Oregon 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 Oregon is 6.3% 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,560 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,250.