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

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

Median annual salary $36,050 -38.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.33
10th percentile $23,960
90th percentile $54,890
Employed locally 140
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,960
    25th
    $29,960
    50th (median)
    $36,050
    75th
    $46,920
    90th
    $54,890

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $28,240
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,560
    Machinists $56,840
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,850
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $28,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southwest Louisiana is $17.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.30 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana 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 Louisiana is 38.1% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,960 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,960.