Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $51,620 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.82
10th percentile $32,790
90th percentile $66,990
Employed locally 190
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,790
    25th
    $41,250
    50th (median)
    $51,620
    75th
    $62,340
    90th
    $66,990

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 82% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 18% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Salinas, CA $90,610
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,630
    California $82,100
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,750

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,440
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,450
    Helpers--Production Workers $34,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Montgomery, AL is $24.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.22 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery 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 Montgomery, AL is 11.4% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,790 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,250.