Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Napa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Napa, CA

Median annual salary $99,450 +70.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.81
10th percentile $57,390
90th percentile $124,040
Employed locally 90
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,390
    25th
    $80,860
    50th (median)
    $99,450
    75th
    $115,310
    90th
    $124,040

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 91% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 9% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Salinas, CA $90,610
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,440

    Nearby metros — Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Salinas, CA $90,610
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,790
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $84,960

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $66,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $49,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,060
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,180
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $52,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Napa, CA is $47.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.52 or more per hour.

    Is Napa 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 Napa, CA is 70.7% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $57,390 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,860.