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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $50,840 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.44
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $73,090
Employed locally 200
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $40,650
    50th (median)
    $50,840
    75th
    $62,500
    90th
    $73,090

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 31% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,790
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,880
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Pensacola, FL is $24.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.11 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola 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 Pensacola, FL is 12.7% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,650.