Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,460 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.26
10th percentile $39,220
90th percentile $65,530
Employed locally 180
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,220
    25th
    $45,190
    50th (median)
    $50,460
    75th
    $59,500
    90th
    $65,530

    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 Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $34,550
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,930
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $50,990
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northwestern Idaho is $24.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.89 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho 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 Northwestern Idaho is 13.4% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,220 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,190.