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

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

Median annual salary $37,130 -36.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.85
10th percentile $27,530
90th percentile $52,620
Employed locally 250
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,530
    25th
    $31,570
    50th (median)
    $37,130
    75th
    $47,270
    90th
    $52,620

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,040
    Production Workers, All Other$36,720
    Machinists$50,320
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northeast Louisiana is $17.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.54 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana 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 Louisiana is 36.3% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,530 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,570.