Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $69,900 +20% vs national
Median hourly $33.61
10th percentile $49,250
90th percentile $88,500
Employed locally 200
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,250
    25th
    $58,370
    50th (median)
    $69,900
    75th
    $85,370
    90th
    $88,500

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 80% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 20% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,440
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $81,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640
    Chico, CA $75,280

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,140
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,000
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,150
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians $44,280
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Colorado Springs, CO is $33.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.45 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs, CO is 20% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,250 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,370.