Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $71,650 +23% vs national
Median hourly $34.45
10th percentile $47,950
90th percentile $102,390
Employed locally 150
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,950
    25th
    $55,600
    50th (median)
    $71,650
    75th
    $85,480
    90th
    $102,390

    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 Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,100
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $37,460
    Bakers $41,150
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $42,730
    Power Plant Operators $100,170
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is $34.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.75 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California 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 Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is 23% 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 Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,950 per year in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,600.