Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in North Coast Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,550 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.63
10th percentile $47,260
90th percentile $89,070
Employed locally 210
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,260
    25th
    $50,410
    50th (median)
    $59,550
    75th
    $77,160
    90th
    $89,070

    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 North Coast Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,840
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$42,730
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,640
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$54,620
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,670
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in North Coast Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in North Coast Region of California is $28.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.63 or more per hour.

    Is North Coast Region of California 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 North Coast Region of California is 2.2% 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 North Coast Region of California?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,260 per year in North Coast Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,410.