Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Northern West Virginia

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

Median annual salary $43,780 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.05
10th percentile $21,840
90th percentile $63,760
Employed locally 350
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,840
    25th
    $34,200
    50th (median)
    $43,780
    75th
    $47,660
    90th
    $63,760

    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 Northern West Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,480
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,620
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,360
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,080
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $37,650
    Machinists $45,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northern West Virginia is $21.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.98 or more per hour.

    Is Northern West 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 Northern West Virginia is 24.9% 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 Northern West Virginia?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $21,840 per year in Northern West Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,200.