Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Median annual salary $60,820 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.24
10th percentile $48,620
90th percentile $74,950
Employed locally 70
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,620
    25th
    $50,630
    50th (median)
    $60,820
    75th
    $65,330
    90th
    $74,950

    Sioux City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,027 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 84% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 16% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $85,000
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $83,260
    California $82,100
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,990
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,650
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $69,460

    Related occupations in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $46,130
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $44,980
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $48,080
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $80,870
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $29.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.66 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux City 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 Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 4.4% 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 Sioux City?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,620 per year in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,630.