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

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

Median annual salary $46,860 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.53
10th percentile $37,850
90th percentile $78,370
Employed locally 170
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,850
    25th
    $42,830
    50th (median)
    $46,860
    75th
    $62,360
    90th
    $78,370

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,510
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$61,570
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$41,720
    Production Workers, All Other$39,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northeast Maine is $22.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.73 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine 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 Maine is 19.6% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,850 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,830.