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

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

Median annual salary $38,710 -33.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.61
10th percentile $30,070
90th percentile $65,780
Employed locally 220
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,070
    25th
    $34,290
    50th (median)
    $38,710
    75th
    $52,070
    90th
    $65,780

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,360
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $30,270
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,440
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $43,800
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southwest Alabama is $18.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.47 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,070 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,290.