Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Daphne, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

Median annual salary $49,360 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.73
10th percentile $33,850
90th percentile $68,350
Employed locally 170
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,850
    25th
    $41,860
    50th (median)
    $49,360
    75th
    $56,180
    90th
    $68,350

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 34% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Salinas, CA $90,610
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,630
    California $82,100
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,750

    Related occupations in Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,390
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,700
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $35,680
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Daphne, AL is $23.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.34 or more per hour.

    Is Daphne 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 Daphne, AL is 15.3% 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 Daphne?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,850 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,860.