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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $50,060 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.07
10th percentile $38,270
90th percentile $61,630
Employed locally 220
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,270
    25th
    $40,860
    50th (median)
    $50,060
    75th
    $56,200
    90th
    $61,630

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 21% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,680
    Production Workers, All Other $33,910
    Sewing Machine Operators $31,160
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Greensboro, NC is $24.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.59 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro 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 Greensboro, NC is 14.1% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,270 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,860.