Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Prescott Valley, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ

Median annual salary $52,230 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.11
10th percentile $42,400
90th percentile $74,940
Employed locally 210
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,400
    25th
    $46,360
    50th (median)
    $52,230
    75th
    $62,520
    90th
    $74,940

    Prescott Valley economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,106 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 21% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $61,930
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $60,770
    Tucson, AZ $52,880
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,960
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,390
    Yuma, AZ $44,360

    Related occupations in Prescott Valley, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,420
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,680
    Machinists $57,550
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Prescott Valley, AZ is $25.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.42 or more per hour.

    Is Prescott Valley 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 Prescott Valley, AZ is 10.4% 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 Prescott Valley?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,400 per year in Prescott Valley, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,360.