Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $77,800 +33.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.41
10th percentile $64,470
90th percentile $113,770
Employed locally 90
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,470
    25th
    $71,380
    50th (median)
    $77,800
    75th
    $90,420
    90th
    $113,770

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 92% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 8% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $77,310
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $76,640
    New Haven, CT $75,440
    Connecticut $74,450
    Grand Junction, CO $71,170
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $62,910

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $102,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $73,520
    Machinists $62,890
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $51,530
    Bakers $35,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Norwich, CT is $37.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.41 or more per hour.

    Is Norwich 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 Norwich, CT is 33.5% above 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $64,470 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,380.