Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Greeley, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greeley, CO

Median annual salary $63,690 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.62
10th percentile $49,080
90th percentile $87,740
Employed locally 180
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,080
    25th
    $54,160
    50th (median)
    $63,690
    75th
    $74,300
    90th
    $87,740

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 32% 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
    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 Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,370
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,310
    Food Batchmakers $48,150
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,750
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Greeley, CO is $30.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.91 or more per hour.

    Is Greeley 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 Greeley, CO is 9.3% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,080 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,160.