Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Cleveland, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, TN

Median annual salary $57,210 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.51
10th percentile $36,370
90th percentile $92,120
Employed locally 50
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,370
    25th
    $44,440
    50th (median)
    $57,210
    75th
    $75,070
    90th
    $92,120

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 90% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 10% 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
    Knoxville, TN $54,030
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $52,290
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $50,760
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,170
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $48,340
    Johnson City, TN $47,710

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,700
    Production Workers, All Other $36,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,210
    Food Batchmakers $30,870
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Cleveland, TN is $27.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.72 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland 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 Cleveland, TN is 1.8% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,370 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,440.