Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Kingston, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kingston, NY

Median annual salary $61,040 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.35
10th percentile $46,340
90th percentile $64,320
Employed locally 130
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,340
    25th
    $50,590
    50th (median)
    $61,040
    75th
    $62,720
    90th
    $64,320

    Kingston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,804 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 25% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,830
    Elmira, NY $70,660
    Albany, OR $70,550
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,940
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $61,510

    Related occupations in Kingston, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,000
    Bakers $39,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,420
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,700
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Kingston, NY is $29.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.96 or more per hour.

    Is Kingston 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 Kingston, NY is 4.8% 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 Kingston?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,340 per year in Kingston, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,590.