Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,760 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.29
10th percentile $39,020
90th percentile $97,400
Employed locally 60
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,020
    25th
    $39,020
    50th (median)
    $56,760
    75th
    $77,890
    90th
    $97,400

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,920
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,940
    Machinists$57,210
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,120
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Connecticut is $27.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.82 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut 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 Connecticut is 2.6% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,020 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,020.