Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $61,360 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.50
10th percentile $44,420
90th percentile $100,370
Employed locally 70
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,420
    25th
    $50,730
    50th (median)
    $61,360
    75th
    $74,320
    90th
    $100,370

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 89% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 11% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Salinas, CA $90,610
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,790

    Related occupations in Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,360
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $51,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,190
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $66,310
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,180
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $64,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Hanford, CA is $29.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.69 or more per hour.

    Is Hanford 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 Hanford, CA is 5.3% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,420 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,730.