Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Lower West Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,740 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $24,460
90th percentile $62,790
Employed locally 90
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,460
    25th
    $35,790
    50th (median)
    $46,740
    75th
    $57,230
    90th
    $62,790

    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

    Related occupations in Lower West Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,820
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,680
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $36,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,240
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $29,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Lower West Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Lower West Mississippi is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.60 or more per hour.

    Is Lower West Mississippi 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 Lower West Mississippi is 19.8% 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 Lower West Mississippi?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,460 per year in Lower West Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,790.