Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Rocky Mount, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rocky Mount, NC

Median annual salary $47,330 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.76
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $65,200
Employed locally 60
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $38,980
    50th (median)
    $47,330
    75th
    $61,400
    90th
    $65,200

    Rocky Mount economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 82% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 18% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640
    Anchorage, AK $78,210
    Grand Junction, CO $71,170
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $69,740
    Lincoln, NE $69,120

    Related occupations in Rocky Mount, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,850
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,430
    Production Workers, All Other$43,480
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Rocky Mount, NC is $22.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.48 or more per hour.

    Is Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount, NC is 18.8% 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 Rocky Mount?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in Rocky Mount, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,980.