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

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

Median annual salary $57,030 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.42
10th percentile $38,290
90th percentile $72,840
Employed locally 220
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,290
    25th
    $48,680
    50th (median)
    $57,030
    75th
    $63,960
    90th
    $72,840

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $46,900
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,220
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $49,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,720
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northeast Nebraska is $27.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.11 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska 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 Nebraska is 2.1% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,290 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,680.