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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL

Median annual salary $50,250 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.16
10th percentile $39,010
90th percentile $73,720
Employed locally 350
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,010
    25th
    $42,490
    50th (median)
    $50,250
    75th
    $58,310
    90th
    $73,720

    Deltona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,599 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 Deltona, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,040
    Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $46,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,850
    Machinists $39,310
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Deltona, FL is $24.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.77 or more per hour.

    Is Deltona 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 Deltona, FL is 13.7% 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 Deltona?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,010 per year in Deltona, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,490.