Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,890 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.79
10th percentile $40,490
90th percentile $82,180
Employed locally 110
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,490
    25th
    $48,720
    50th (median)
    $59,890
    75th
    $74,440
    90th
    $82,180

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,150
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,760
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $61,370
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $36,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $28.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.79 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania is 2.8% above 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,490 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,720.