Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $57,000 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.41
10th percentile $38,540
90th percentile $95,160
Employed locally 80
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,540
    25th
    $48,130
    50th (median)
    $57,000
    75th
    $74,110
    90th
    $95,160

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 74% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 26% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $82,500
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $77,310
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $66,250
    Cedar Rapids, IA $64,220
    Lewiston, ID-WA $61,830
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,790

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,480
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,600
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $40,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Idaho Falls, ID is $27.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.23 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls, ID is 2.2% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,540 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,130.