Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $76,640 +31.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.85
10th percentile $57,910
90th percentile $97,790
Employed locally 280
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,910
    25th
    $61,560
    50th (median)
    $76,640
    75th
    $87,790
    90th
    $97,790

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 17% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $77,800
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $77,310
    New Haven, CT $75,440
    Connecticut $74,450
    Grand Junction, CO $71,170
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $62,910

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,650
    Machinists$62,950
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55,470
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Hartford, CT is $36.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.91 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford 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 Hartford, CT is 31.5% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $57,910 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,560.