Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Southern West Virginia

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

Median annual salary $37,830 -35.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.19
10th percentile $21,840
90th percentile $62,200
Employed locally 190
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,840
    25th
    $29,990
    50th (median)
    $37,830
    75th
    $46,950
    90th
    $62,200

    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 West Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,680
    Machinists $47,090
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $28,240
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,020
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southern West Virginia is $18.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.85 or more per hour.

    Is Southern West Virginia 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 West Virginia is 35.1% 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 West Virginia?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $21,840 per year in Southern West Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,990.