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

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

Median annual salary $60,550 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.11
10th percentile $44,920
90th percentile $73,570
Employed locally 180
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,920
    25th
    $51,830
    50th (median)
    $60,550
    75th
    $63,800
    90th
    $73,570

    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 Coast Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,890
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,310
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$35,050
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$51,520
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,160
    Helpers--Production Workers$44,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Coast Oregon is $29.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.11 or more per hour.

    Is Coast 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 Coast Oregon is 3.9% 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 Coast Oregon?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,920 per year in Coast Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,830.