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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Naples-Marco Island, FL

Median annual salary $60,660 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.16
10th percentile $39,160
90th percentile $81,870
Employed locally 150
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,160
    25th
    $48,060
    50th (median)
    $60,660
    75th
    $68,200
    90th
    $81,870

    Naples economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,173 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 30% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,850
    Port St. Lucie, FL $62,100
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,360
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $59,090

    Related occupations in Naples, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,340
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$37,980
    Bakers$36,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,470
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Naples, FL is $29.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.28 or more per hour.

    Is Naples 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 Naples, FL is 4.1% 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 Naples?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,160 per year in Naples, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,060.