Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $47,710 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $38,930
90th percentile $68,440
Employed locally 130
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,930
    25th
    $40,280
    50th (median)
    $47,710
    75th
    $54,960
    90th
    $68,440

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 85% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 15% 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
    Cleveland, TN $57,210
    Knoxville, TN $54,030
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $52,290
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $50,760
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,170
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $48,340

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,650
    Production Workers, All Other $41,170
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,390
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,820
    Machinists $47,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Johnson City, TN is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.49 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City 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 Johnson City, TN is 18.1% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,930 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,280.