Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,700 -33.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.61
10th percentile $30,070
90th percentile $57,950
Employed locally 170
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,070
    25th
    $35,410
    50th (median)
    $38,700
    75th
    $48,630
    90th
    $57,950

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $32,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,520
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,600
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $37,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southeast Alabama is $18.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.63 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Alabama 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 Southeast Alabama is 33.6% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,070 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,410.