Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Sebastian, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL

Median annual salary $58,970 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.35
10th percentile $40,210
90th percentile $79,290
Employed locally 90
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,210
    25th
    $44,230
    50th (median)
    $58,970
    75th
    $73,140
    90th
    $79,290

    Sebastian economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,049 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
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $69,740
    Jacksonville, FL $64,510
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,850
    Port St. Lucie, FL $62,100
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $60,660
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,360

    Related occupations in Sebastian, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,830
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $60,190
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,240
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $46,310
    Production Workers, All Other $34,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Sebastian, FL is $28.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.39 or more per hour.

    Is Sebastian 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 Sebastian, FL is 1.2% 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 Sebastian?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,210 per year in Sebastian, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,230.