Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Lewiston, ID-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston, ID-WA

Median annual salary $61,830 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.72
10th percentile $41,950
90th percentile $72,590
Employed locally 70
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,950
    25th
    $49,410
    50th (median)
    $61,830
    75th
    $64,310
    90th
    $72,590

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 87% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 13% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $82,500
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $77,310
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $66,250
    Cedar Rapids, IA $64,220
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,790
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $58,970

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ID-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,660
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,270
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,790
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,860
    Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Lewiston, ID-WA is $29.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.90 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston 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 Lewiston, ID-WA is 6.1% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,950 per year in Lewiston, ID-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,410.