Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $75,440 +29.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.27
10th percentile $60,840
90th percentile $89,760
Employed locally 110
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,840
    25th
    $61,820
    50th (median)
    $75,440
    75th
    $78,830
    90th
    $89,760

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 87% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 13% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $77,800
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $77,310
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $76,640
    Connecticut $74,450
    Grand Junction, CO $71,170
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $62,910

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77,500
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,060
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$39,280
    Machinists$51,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in New Haven, CT is $36.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.76 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven 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 New Haven, CT is 29.5% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $60,840 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,820.