Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $25,700 -55.9% vs national
Median hourly $12.36
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $38,510
Employed locally 1,040
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $20,070
    50th (median)
    $25,700
    75th
    $31,020
    90th
    $38,510

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 92% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 8% 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
    Colorado Springs, CO $69,900
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $68,100
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $64,170
    Springfield, MA $64,120
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,790
    Springfield, IL $58,990

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $23,680
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $24,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $40,660
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,090
    Production Workers, All Other $25,880
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $37,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in San Juan, PR is $12.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.76 or more per hour.

    Is San Juan 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 San Juan, PR is 55.9% 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 San Juan?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,070.