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

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

Median annual salary $58,230 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.00
10th percentile $36,870
90th percentile $76,070
Employed locally 150
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,870
    25th
    $42,690
    50th (median)
    $58,230
    75th
    $59,580
    90th
    $76,070

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,420
    Machinists $48,500
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,990
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,310
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northwestern Pennsylvania is $28.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.02 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania is 0.1% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,870 per year in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,690.