Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $65,190 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.34
10th percentile $50,760
90th percentile $95,530
Employed locally 140
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,760
    25th
    $60,320
    50th (median)
    $65,190
    75th
    $80,090
    90th
    $95,530

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 29% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,440
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $81,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640
    Chico, CA $75,280

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$80,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,770
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$77,290
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,160
    Food Batchmakers$36,390
    Machinists$59,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Fort Collins, CO is $31.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.86 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, CO is 11.9% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,760 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,320.