Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,000 -21% vs national
Median hourly $22.11
10th percentile $30,070
90th percentile $77,210
Employed locally 360
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,070
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $46,000
    75th
    $59,640
    90th
    $77,210

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$30,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,540
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$35,870
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,090
    Helpers--Production Workers$36,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northeast Alabama is $22.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.36 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama 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 Northeast Alabama is 21% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,070 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.