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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $59,260 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.49
10th percentile $39,390
90th percentile $80,350
Employed locally 90
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,390
    25th
    $49,450
    50th (median)
    $59,260
    75th
    $80,350
    90th
    $80,350

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 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
    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 Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,780
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $21,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,460
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $77,730
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,510
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Decatur, AL is $28.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.92 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur 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 Decatur, AL is 1.7% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,390 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,450.