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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $42,660 -26.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.51
10th percentile $35,720
90th percentile $62,470
Employed locally 30
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,720
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $42,660
    75th
    $58,070
    90th
    $62,470

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 72% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 28% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $44,500

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,280
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,300
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,700
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,950
    Bakers $26,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Hattiesburg, MS is $20.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.54 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg, MS is 26.8% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,720 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.