Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $42,630 -26.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.49
10th percentile $31,210
90th percentile $74,170
Employed locally 70
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,210
    25th
    $36,810
    50th (median)
    $42,630
    75th
    $55,520
    90th
    $74,170

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 54% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 46% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $85,000
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $83,830
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $79,390

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other$61,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53,220
    Machinists$60,150
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$27,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Slidell, LA is $20.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.99 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell 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 Slidell, LA is 26.8% below 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,210 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,810.