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

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

Median annual salary $53,400 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.68
10th percentile $35,990
90th percentile $71,000
Employed locally 90
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,990
    25th
    $40,670
    50th (median)
    $53,400
    75th
    $62,110
    90th
    $71,000

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,990
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,960
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,370
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $35,600
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northeast Virginia is $25.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.29 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia 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 Virginia is 8.3% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,990 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,670.