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

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

Median annual salary $55,140 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.51
10th percentile $38,290
90th percentile $70,580
Employed locally 350
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,290
    25th
    $47,040
    50th (median)
    $55,140
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $70,580

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,040
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $47,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,460
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,530
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in South Nebraska is $26.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.12 or more per hour.

    Is South Nebraska 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 Nebraska is 5.4% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,290 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,040.