Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $47,060 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $34,460
90th percentile $72,970
Employed locally 160
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,460
    25th
    $35,760
    50th (median)
    $47,060
    75th
    $60,090
    90th
    $72,970

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $73,160
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $71,720
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,650
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $71,350
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,320
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $69,300

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $55,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,370
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,260
    Bakers $29,530
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $27,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Las Cruces, NM is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.33 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces, NM is 19.2% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,460 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,760.