Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $53,600 -8% vs national
Median hourly $25.77
10th percentile $41,710
90th percentile $73,990
Employed locally 150
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,710
    25th
    $48,920
    50th (median)
    $53,600
    75th
    $59,030
    90th
    $73,990

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 81% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 19% 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
    Port St. Lucie, FL $62,100
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $60,660
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,360

    Related occupations in Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,720
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $42,540
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,740
    Bakers $36,420
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,390
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $47,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Punta Gorda, FL is $25.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.57 or more per hour.

    Is Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda, FL is 8% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,710 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,920.