Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,870 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.06
10th percentile $39,170
90th percentile $65,370
Employed locally 260
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,170
    25th
    $40,680
    50th (median)
    $45,870
    75th
    $59,810
    90th
    $65,370

    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-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $34,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,860
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $69,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southeast-Central Idaho is $22.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.82 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho 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-Central Idaho is 21.3% 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-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,170 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,680.