Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coeur d'Alene, ID

Median annual salary $58,960 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.35
10th percentile $40,520
90th percentile $64,510
Employed locally 70
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,520
    25th
    $48,430
    50th (median)
    $58,960
    75th
    $60,860
    90th
    $64,510

    Coeur d'Alene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,034 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 23% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $82,500
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $77,310
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $66,250
    Cedar Rapids, IA $64,220
    Lewiston, ID-WA $61,830
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,790

    Related occupations in Coeur d'Alene, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,220
    Bakers$36,860
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34,490
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Coeur d'Alene?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $28.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.42 or more per hour.

    Is Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene, ID is 1.2% 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 Coeur d'Alene?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,520 per year in Coeur d'Alene, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,430.