Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $62,850 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.22
10th percentile $44,480
90th percentile $108,060
Employed locally 1,760
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,480
    25th
    $50,480
    50th (median)
    $62,850
    75th
    $78,160
    90th
    $108,060

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 86% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 14% 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
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $69,740
    Jacksonville, FL $64,510
    Port St. Lucie, FL $62,100
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $60,660
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,360
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $59,090

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,110
    Bakers $36,470
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Miami, FL is $30.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.27 or more per hour.

    Is Miami 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 Miami, FL is 7.9% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,480 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,480.