Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $76,010 +30.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.54
10th percentile $51,240
90th percentile $107,330
Employed locally 150
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,240
    25th
    $60,260
    50th (median)
    $76,010
    75th
    $90,490
    90th
    $107,330

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 90% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 10% 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 Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,790
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $83,830
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,990
    Jacksonville, NC $65,920
    Greenville, NC $65,050
    Jacksonville, FL $64,510

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,050
    Production Workers, All Other$44,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,650
    Sewing Machine Operators$41,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Reno, NV is $36.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.33 or more per hour.

    Is Reno 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 Reno, NV is 30.5% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,240 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,260.