Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $59,790 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.74
10th percentile $48,840
90th percentile $81,270
Employed locally 640
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,840
    25th
    $51,310
    50th (median)
    $59,790
    75th
    $72,410
    90th
    $81,270

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 30% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $83,260
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $82,500
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $78,020
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $77,310
    Colorado Springs, CO $69,900
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $69,460

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$39,210
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Providence, RI-MA is $28.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.38 or more per hour.

    Is Providence 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 Providence, RI-MA is 2.6% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,840 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,310.