Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in North Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,370 -17% vs national
Median hourly $23.25
10th percentile $38,740
90th percentile $81,160
Employed locally 170
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,740
    25th
    $40,150
    50th (median)
    $48,370
    75th
    $61,630
    90th
    $81,160

    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 Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,360
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $29,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,650
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,890
    Production Workers, All Other $44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in North Florida is $23.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.60 or more per hour.

    Is North Florida 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 Florida is 17% 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 North Florida?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,740 per year in North Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,150.