Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Elizabethtown, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elizabethtown, KY

Median annual salary $46,110 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.17
10th percentile $35,100
90th percentile $63,550
Employed locally 80
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,100
    25th
    $38,670
    50th (median)
    $46,110
    75th
    $57,410
    90th
    $63,550

    Elizabethtown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,630 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 32% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sandusky, OH $60,820
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,470
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $55,660
    Paducah, KY-IL $49,960
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,590
    Owensboro, KY $48,580

    Related occupations in Elizabethtown, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,990
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,170
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,100
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $67,510
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Elizabethtown, KY is $22.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.84 or more per hour.

    Is Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown, KY is 20.9% 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 Elizabethtown?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,100 per year in Elizabethtown, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,670.