Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $39,280 -32.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.88
10th percentile $30,120
90th percentile $60,880
Employed locally 190
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,120
    25th
    $32,670
    50th (median)
    $39,280
    75th
    $48,750
    90th
    $60,880

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 39% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $85,000
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $83,830
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $79,390

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,580
    Machinists $54,890
    Production Workers, All Other $38,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,940
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $48,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Houma, LA is $18.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.71 or more per hour.

    Is Houma 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 Houma, LA is 32.6% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,120 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,670.