Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,180 -31% vs national
Median hourly $19.32
10th percentile $31,390
90th percentile $54,490
Employed locally 110
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,390
    25th
    $33,730
    50th (median)
    $40,180
    75th
    $48,250
    90th
    $54,490

    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 Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,660
    Production Workers, All Other $38,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,300
    Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,600
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Middle Georgia is $19.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.72 or more per hour.

    Is Middle Georgia 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 Middle Georgia is 31% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,390 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,730.