Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Goldsboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Goldsboro, NC

Median annual salary $38,800 -33.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.66
10th percentile $35,850
90th percentile $57,140
Employed locally 60
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,850
    25th
    $35,850
    50th (median)
    $38,800
    75th
    $50,480
    90th
    $57,140

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 33% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640
    Anchorage, AK $78,210
    Grand Junction, CO $71,170
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $69,740
    Lincoln, NE $69,120

    Related occupations in Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,010
    Food Batchmakers$40,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$35,920
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,510
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Goldsboro, NC is $18.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.47 or more per hour.

    Is Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro, NC is 33.4% 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,850 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,850.