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

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

Median annual salary $55,710 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.79
10th percentile $44,880
90th percentile $74,310
Employed locally 210
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,880
    25th
    $49,690
    50th (median)
    $55,710
    75th
    $59,780
    90th
    $74,310

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,090
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,680
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Central Pennsylvania is $26.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.01 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania is 4.4% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,880 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,690.