Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Glens Falls, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Glens Falls, NY

Median annual salary $59,750 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.72
10th percentile $50,630
90th percentile $83,620
Employed locally 100
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,630
    25th
    $59,310
    50th (median)
    $59,750
    75th
    $67,500
    90th
    $83,620

    Glens Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,953 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 80% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 20% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,830
    Elmira, NY $70,660
    Albany, OR $70,550
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,940
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $61,510

    Related occupations in Glens Falls, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,710
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $59,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,140
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $58,260
    Machinists $59,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Glens Falls, NY is $28.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.20 or more per hour.

    Is Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls, NY is 2.6% 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 Glens Falls?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,630 per year in Glens Falls, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,310.