Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $61,750 +6% vs national
Median hourly $29.69
10th percentile $39,720
90th percentile $89,590
Employed locally 220
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,720
    25th
    $47,250
    50th (median)
    $61,750
    75th
    $81,880
    90th
    $89,590

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 17% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $73,160
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $71,720
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,650
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $71,350
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,320
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $69,300

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,020
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34,440
    Bakers$37,430
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$41,920
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,040
    Food Batchmakers$35,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Santa Fe, NM is $29.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.73 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe, NM is 6% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,720 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,250.