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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview-Kelso, WA

Median annual salary $63,410 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.49
10th percentile $62,320
90th percentile $88,430
Employed locally 30
National median $58,260

Compare Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Longview, WA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
in
Longview, WA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,320
    25th
    $62,340
    50th (median)
    $63,410
    75th
    $83,010
    90th
    $88,430

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,932 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
    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 Longview, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $66,600
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $85,280
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,290
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $80,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Longview, WA is $30.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.90 or more per hour.

    Is Longview 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 Longview, WA is 8.8% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $62,320 per year in Longview, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,340.