Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Southside Virginia

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

Median annual salary $48,010 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.08
10th percentile $34,920
90th percentile $64,590
Employed locally 190
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,920
    25th
    $37,340
    50th (median)
    $48,010
    75th
    $59,020
    90th
    $64,590

    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 Southside Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,140
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,210
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,470
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$37,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southside Virginia is $23.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.63 or more per hour.

    Is Southside 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 Southside Virginia is 17.6% 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 Southside Virginia?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,920 per year in Southside Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,340.