Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $44,500 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.39
10th percentile $31,160
90th percentile $60,170
Employed locally 160
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,160
    25th
    $36,060
    50th (median)
    $44,500
    75th
    $48,530
    90th
    $60,170

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 27% 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
    Williamsport, PA $55,290
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $50,760
    Jackson, MS $46,340
    Hattiesburg, MS $42,660

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,710
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $61,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,690
    Machinists $61,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Gulfport, MS is $21.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.97 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport 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 Gulfport, MS is 23.6% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,160 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,060.