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

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

Median annual salary $60,170 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $38,280
90th percentile $79,790
Employed locally 240
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,280
    25th
    $50,600
    50th (median)
    $60,170
    75th
    $65,540
    90th
    $79,790

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,180
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,460
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,360
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,120
    Bakers $37,060
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $44,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southwest Colorado is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.83 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado 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 Colorado is 3.3% above 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 Colorado?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,280 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,600.