Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,640 -26.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.50
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $59,910
Employed locally 130
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $42,640
    75th
    $53,220
    90th
    $59,910

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,910
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,870
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,460
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $43,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northwest Alabama is $20.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.65 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama 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 Northwest Alabama is 26.8% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.