Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $51,010 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.52
10th percentile $31,540
90th percentile $65,120
Employed locally 60
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,540
    25th
    $43,380
    50th (median)
    $51,010
    75th
    $55,970
    90th
    $65,120

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 87% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 13% 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
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $69,740
    Jacksonville, FL $64,510
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,850
    Port St. Lucie, FL $62,100
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $60,660
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,360

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $57,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,850
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Ocala, FL is $24.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.31 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala 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 Ocala, FL is 12.4% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,540 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,380.