Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,840 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.17
10th percentile $47,210
90th percentile $109,760
Employed locally 180
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,210
    25th
    $50,330
    50th (median)
    $64,840
    75th
    $89,150
    90th
    $109,760

    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 Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,770
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,350
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$49,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is $31.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.10 or more per hour.

    Is North Valley-Northern Mountains 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 Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is 11.3% 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 Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,210 per year in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,330.