Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,240 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.71
10th percentile $35,630
90th percentile $71,450
Employed locally 530
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,630
    25th
    $38,850
    50th (median)
    $47,240
    75th
    $57,580
    90th
    $71,450

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,350
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,360
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,030
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $34,530
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $37,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Eastern North Carolina is $22.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.64 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina 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 Eastern North Carolina is 18.9% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,630 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,850.