Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Pittsfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsfield, MA

Median annual salary $59,830 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.77
10th percentile $46,400
90th percentile $69,410
Employed locally 90
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,400
    25th
    $48,380
    50th (median)
    $59,830
    75th
    $63,170
    90th
    $69,410

    Pittsfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,565 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 82% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 18% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $83,260
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $77,800
    Yakima, WA $69,120
    Barnstable Town, MA $67,020

    Related occupations in Pittsfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,060
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $65,190
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,300
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,160
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Pittsfield, MA is $28.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.93 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield, MA is 2.7% 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 Pittsfield?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,400 per year in Pittsfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,380.