Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $78,020 +33.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.51
10th percentile $53,760
90th percentile $87,860
Employed locally 90
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,760
    25th
    $62,860
    50th (median)
    $78,020
    75th
    $82,290
    90th
    $87,860

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 91% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 9% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,440
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,790
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $85,000
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,830
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $81,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,270
    Food Batchmakers $47,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,280
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,820
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $63,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Kennewick, WA is $37.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.25 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick 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 Kennewick, WA is 33.9% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $53,760 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,860.