Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,390 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.07
10th percentile $42,840
90th percentile $77,630
Employed locally 230
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,840
    25th
    $46,870
    50th (median)
    $58,390
    75th
    $61,380
    90th
    $77,630

    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

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,820
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$37,230
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34,690
    Bakers$31,700
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in East-Central Montana is $28.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.36 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana 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 East-Central Montana is 0.2% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,840 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,870.