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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $84,960 +45.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.85
10th percentile $60,020
90th percentile $116,590
Employed locally 890
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,020
    25th
    $74,360
    50th (median)
    $84,960
    75th
    $101,230
    90th
    $116,590

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 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
    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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,080
    Production Workers, All Other $37,900
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,880
    Bakers $39,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Sacramento, CA is $40.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.89 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento 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 Sacramento, CA is 45.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $60,020 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,360.