Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,470 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.27
10th percentile $38,890
90th percentile $76,210
Employed locally 160
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,890
    25th
    $47,920
    50th (median)
    $50,470
    75th
    $61,550
    90th
    $76,210

    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

    Related occupations in South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,300
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $32,640
    Production Workers, All Other $34,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,310
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $39,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in South Florida is $24.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.83 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida 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 South Florida is 13.4% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,890 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,920.