Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Crestview, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Median annual salary $58,940 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.34
10th percentile $38,880
90th percentile $75,050
Employed locally 150
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,880
    25th
    $46,670
    50th (median)
    $58,940
    75th
    $62,450
    90th
    $75,050

    Crestview economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,150 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 74% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 26% 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
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $69,740
    Jacksonville, FL $64,510
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,850
    Port St. Lucie, FL $62,100
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $60,660
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,360

    Related occupations in Crestview, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,110
    Bakers $37,530
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,920
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $42,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Crestview, FL is $28.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.27 or more per hour.

    Is Crestview 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 Crestview, FL 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 Crestview?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,880 per year in Crestview, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,670.