Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Cheyenne, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cheyenne, WY

Median annual salary $61,470 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.55
10th percentile $39,090
90th percentile $72,560
Employed locally 40
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,090
    25th
    $49,790
    50th (median)
    $61,470
    75th
    $63,390
    90th
    $72,560

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 21% 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
    Wyoming $60,580
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $60,450
    Casper, WY $59,620
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $59,610
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $57,670

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,780
    Bakers $29,570
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Cheyenne, WY is $29.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.89 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne, WY is 5.5% 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 Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,090 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,790.