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

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

Median annual salary $40,680 -30.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.56
10th percentile $29,220
90th percentile $60,280
Employed locally 150
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,220
    25th
    $32,170
    50th (median)
    $40,680
    75th
    $51,070
    90th
    $60,280

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$35,880
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$41,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,850
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,700
    Production Workers, All Other$37,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$39,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in South Georgia is $19.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.44 or more per hour.

    Is South Georgia 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 Georgia is 30.2% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,220 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,170.