Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $61,460 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.55
10th percentile $40,650
90th percentile $106,130
Employed locally 40
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,650
    25th
    $49,300
    50th (median)
    $61,460
    75th
    $105,340
    90th
    $106,130

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 93% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 7% 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
    Bozeman, MT $65,590
    Missoula, MT $64,460
    Billings, MT $58,630
    Helena, MT $57,770
    Binghamton, NY $54,240
    Sumter, SC $41,900

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,540
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,100
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Great Falls, MT is $29.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.90 or more per hour.

    Is Great 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 Great Falls, MT is 5.5% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,650 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,300.