Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $45,680 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.96
10th percentile $40,530
90th percentile $65,130
Employed locally 80
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,530
    25th
    $45,320
    50th (median)
    $45,680
    75th
    $59,140
    90th
    $65,130

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 34% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $69,460
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,010
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $58,740
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $55,430
    Lexington Park, MD $50,930

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $35,610
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,220
    Sewing Machine Operators $31,200
    Machinists $41,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Salisbury, MD is $21.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.17 or more per hour.

    Is Salisbury 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 Salisbury, MD is 21.6% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,530 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,320.