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

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

Median annual salary $42,370 -27.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.37
10th percentile $32,970
90th percentile $59,230
Employed locally 240
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,970
    25th
    $37,200
    50th (median)
    $42,370
    75th
    $51,060
    90th
    $59,230

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,120
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,370
    Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$36,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,460
    Production Workers, All Other$41,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in North Georgia is $20.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.15 or more per hour.

    Is North Georgia 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 Georgia is 27.3% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,970 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,200.