Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,160 -36.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.87
10th percentile $24,270
90th percentile $54,490
Employed locally 130
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,270
    25th
    $27,600
    50th (median)
    $37,160
    75th
    $46,720
    90th
    $54,490

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$35,650
    Production Workers, All Other$34,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,480
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$31,560
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$26,850
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$43,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in East Georgia is $17.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.28 or more per hour.

    Is East Georgia 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 Georgia is 36.2% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,270 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,600.