Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Ogden, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ogden, UT

Median annual salary $59,060 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.40
10th percentile $44,980
90th percentile $81,970
Employed locally 280
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,980
    25th
    $47,630
    50th (median)
    $59,060
    75th
    $76,070
    90th
    $81,970

    Ogden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,361 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 40% 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
    Connecticut $74,450
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,320
    Duluth, MN-WI $64,840
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $63,950
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    Portland-South Portland, ME $61,850

    Related occupations in Ogden, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,820
    Machinists$61,950
    Production Workers, All Other$41,450
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Ogden, UT is $28.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.08 or more per hour.

    Is Ogden 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 Ogden, UT is 1.4% 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 Ogden?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,980 per year in Ogden, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,630.