Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in North Port, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

Median annual salary $56,390 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.11
10th percentile $39,810
90th percentile $99,650
Employed locally 400
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,810
    25th
    $46,970
    50th (median)
    $56,390
    75th
    $65,970
    90th
    $99,650

    North Port economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,278 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 72% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 28% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $60,660
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,360

    Related occupations in North Port, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,100
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,290
    Bakers $36,720
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in North Port, FL is $27.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.39 or more per hour.

    Is North Port 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 Port, FL is 3.2% 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 Port?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,810 per year in North Port, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,970.