Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $64,510 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.02
10th percentile $42,950
90th percentile $97,810
Employed locally 480
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,950
    25th
    $54,170
    50th (median)
    $64,510
    75th
    $89,620
    90th
    $97,810

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 84% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 16% 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
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $69,740
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,850
    Port St. Lucie, FL $62,100
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $60,660
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,360
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $59,090

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,820
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,140
    Production Workers, All Other $36,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Jacksonville, FL is $31.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.35 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL is 10.7% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,950 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,170.