Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $61,320 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.48
10th percentile $36,790
90th percentile $63,350
Employed locally 60
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,790
    25th
    $45,260
    50th (median)
    $61,320
    75th
    $61,700
    90th
    $63,350

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 93% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 7% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $83,830
    Sheboygan, WI $67,200
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,940
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,780
    Gainesville, FL $58,980
    Michigan $58,470

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,870
    Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,300
    Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $44,180
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Dalton, GA is $29.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.16 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton 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 Dalton, GA is 5.3% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,790 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,260.