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

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

Median annual salary $49,910 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.00
10th percentile $38,290
90th percentile $60,920
Employed locally 130
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,290
    25th
    $44,680
    50th (median)
    $49,910
    75th
    $53,740
    90th
    $60,920

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$58,780
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,910
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$35,990
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$37,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northwest Nebraska is $24.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.61 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest 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 Northwest Nebraska is 14.3% 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 Northwest Nebraska?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,290 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,680.