Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Southern Vermont

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,830 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.84
10th percentile $46,450
90th percentile $77,650
Employed locally 110
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,450
    25th
    $49,930
    50th (median)
    $55,830
    75th
    $68,170
    90th
    $77,650

    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 Southern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,620
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,020
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,290
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,260
    Food Batchmakers$41,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Southern Vermont?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southern Vermont is $26.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.99 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Vermont 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 Southern Vermont is 4.2% 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 Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,450 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,930.