Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $75,110 +28.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.11
10th percentile $49,380
90th percentile $103,850
Employed locally 130
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,380
    25th
    $60,950
    50th (median)
    $75,110
    75th
    $103,160
    90th
    $103,850

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 104% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 4% above 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Salinas, CA $90,610
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,790

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,950
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,320
    Bakers $36,950
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,100
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $47,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Redding, CA is $36.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.95 or more per hour.

    Is Redding 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 Redding, CA is 28.9% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,380 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,950.