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

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

Median annual salary $53,840 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.89
10th percentile $36,560
90th percentile $82,570
Employed locally 140
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,560
    25th
    $46,640
    50th (median)
    $53,840
    75th
    $65,570
    90th
    $82,570

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,800
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,610
    Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders $47,160
    Bakers $35,500
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southwest Maine is $25.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.74 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine 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 Maine is 7.6% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,560 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,640.