Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $83,630 +43.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.21
10th percentile $60,780
90th percentile $111,700
Employed locally 220
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,780
    25th
    $67,730
    50th (median)
    $83,630
    75th
    $97,820
    90th
    $111,700

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 81% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 19% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,190
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $62,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,980
    Bakers $42,730
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $46,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Santa Rosa, CA is $40.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.25 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa 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 Rosa, CA is 43.5% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $60,780 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,730.