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

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

Median annual salary $59,610 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $43,110
90th percentile $113,560
Employed locally 310
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,110
    25th
    $49,880
    50th (median)
    $59,610
    75th
    $104,000
    90th
    $113,560

    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 Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $75,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $89,980
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $110,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $64,580
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,720
    Gas Plant Operators $79,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Eastern Wyoming is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.19 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Wyoming 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 Wyoming is 2.3% 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 Wyoming?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,110 per year in Eastern Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,880.