Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $54,070 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.00
10th percentile $41,070
90th percentile $64,080
Employed locally 30
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,070
    25th
    $46,880
    50th (median)
    $54,070
    75th
    $58,800
    90th
    $64,080

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 84% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 16% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $82,500
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $77,310
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $66,250
    Cedar Rapids, IA $64,220
    Lewiston, ID-WA $61,830
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,790

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,240
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,120
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,230
    Helpers--Production Workers $43,700
    Bakers $30,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Pocatello, ID is $26.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.81 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello 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 Pocatello, ID is 7.2% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,070 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,880.