Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Kahului, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kahului-Wailuku, HI

Median annual salary $63,940 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.74
10th percentile $36,740
90th percentile $79,560
Employed locally 140
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,740
    25th
    $55,410
    50th (median)
    $63,940
    75th
    $69,070
    90th
    $79,560

    Kahului economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 33% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640
    Washington $78,810
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $77,190
    Chico, CA $75,280
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $71,720
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $69,460

    Related occupations in Kahului, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $37,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,420
    Bakers $45,240
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $45,720
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $55,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $65,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Kahului, HI is $30.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.09 or more per hour.

    Is Kahului 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 Kahului, HI is 9.7% 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 Kahului?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,740 per year in Kahului, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,410.