Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $49,750 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.92
10th percentile $36,230
90th percentile $75,660
Employed locally 70
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,230
    25th
    $39,060
    50th (median)
    $49,750
    75th
    $64,370
    90th
    $75,660

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 94% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 6% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Salinas, CA $90,610
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,630
    California $82,100
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,750

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $31,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $33,090
    Helpers--Production Workers $28,030
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Gadsden, AL is $23.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.59 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden 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 Gadsden, AL is 14.6% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,230 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,060.