Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $60,770 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.22
10th percentile $35,930
90th percentile $63,910
Employed locally 100
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,930
    25th
    $39,280
    50th (median)
    $60,770
    75th
    $61,530
    90th
    $63,910

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 103% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 3% above 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $61,930
    Tucson, AZ $52,880
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $52,230
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,960
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,390
    Yuma, AZ $44,360

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $54,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,910
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,190
    Bakers $35,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Sierra Vista, AZ is $29.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.95 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista, AZ is 4.3% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,930 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,280.