Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $45,850 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $40,000
90th percentile $62,460
Employed locally 100
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,000
    25th
    $40,350
    50th (median)
    $45,850
    75th
    $52,350
    90th
    $62,460

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 41% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $83,830
    Sheboygan, WI $67,200
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,940
    Dalton, GA $61,320
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,780
    Gainesville, FL $58,980

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,860
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,290
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Gainesville, GA is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.33 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville 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 Gainesville, GA is 21.3% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,000 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,350.