Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $47,080 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.63
10th percentile $39,650
90th percentile $80,280
Employed locally 150
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,650
    25th
    $39,650
    50th (median)
    $47,080
    75th
    $62,910
    90th
    $80,280

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 42% 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
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $69,740
    Wisconsin $62,360
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,630
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $61,400
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,380

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,790
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,020
    Bakers$38,070
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$42,120
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Hilton Head Island, SC is $22.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.89 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island, SC is 19.2% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,650 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,650.