Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $61,220 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.44
10th percentile $48,030
90th percentile $78,670
Employed locally 600
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,030
    25th
    $50,580
    50th (median)
    $61,220
    75th
    $66,480
    90th
    $78,670

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 64% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 36% 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
    Connecticut $74,450
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,320
    Duluth, MN-WI $64,840
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $63,950
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    Portland-South Portland, ME $61,850

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,240
    Production Workers, All Other $40,120
    Bakers $37,100
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Salt Lake City, UT is $29.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.79 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, UT is 5.1% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,030 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,580.