Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $71,170 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.21
10th percentile $51,140
90th percentile $85,390
Employed locally 70
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,140
    25th
    $62,790
    50th (median)
    $71,170
    75th
    $78,160
    90th
    $85,390

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 100% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 0% above 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,950
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Grand Junction, CO is $34.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.70 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction, CO is 22.2% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,140 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,790.