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

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

Median annual salary $65,920 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.69
10th percentile $36,860
90th percentile $76,900
Employed locally 70
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,860
    25th
    $48,420
    50th (median)
    $65,920
    75th
    $74,130
    90th
    $76,900

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,568 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 102% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 2% above 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640
    Anchorage, AK $78,210
    Grand Junction, CO $71,170
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $69,740
    Lincoln, NE $69,120

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,530
    Production Workers, All Other $30,060
    Bakers $30,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,580
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,810

    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, NC is $31.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.97 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, NC is 13.1% 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 $36,860 per year in Jacksonville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,420.