Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Port St. Lucie, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Port St. Lucie, FL

Median annual salary $62,100 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.86
10th percentile $41,730
90th percentile $81,570
Employed locally 220
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,730
    25th
    $52,200
    50th (median)
    $62,100
    75th
    $68,090
    90th
    $81,570

    Port St. Lucie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 86% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 14% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $60,660
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,360
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $59,090

    Related occupations in Port St. Lucie, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,370
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,780
    Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$45,790
    Bakers$34,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Port St. Lucie?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Port St. Lucie, FL is $29.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.78 or more per hour.

    Is Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie, FL is 6.6% 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 Port St. Lucie?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,730 per year in Port St. Lucie, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,200.