Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $44,480 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.38
10th percentile $36,100
90th percentile $73,560
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,100
    25th
    $44,420
    50th (median)
    $44,480
    75th
    $56,160
    90th
    $73,560

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 84% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 16% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $73,160
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $71,720
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,650
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $71,350
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,320
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $69,300

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,280
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,800
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $67,380
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Farmington, NM is $21.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.64 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington 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 Farmington, NM is 23.7% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,100 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,420.