Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Eastern Oregon

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

Median annual salary $60,980 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.32
10th percentile $46,550
90th percentile $78,520
Employed locally 130
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,550
    25th
    $49,010
    50th (median)
    $60,980
    75th
    $65,290
    90th
    $78,520

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$51,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,310
    Food Batchmakers$50,790
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$29,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Eastern Oregon is $29.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.60 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Oregon 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 Oregon is 4.7% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,550 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,010.