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

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

Median annual salary $61,240 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.44
10th percentile $44,900
90th percentile $77,100
Employed locally 70
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,900
    25th
    $52,250
    50th (median)
    $61,240
    75th
    $66,420
    90th
    $77,100

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,720
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,050
    Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $60,110
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,570
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,540
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southwest Montana is $29.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.97 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana 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 Montana is 5.1% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,900 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,250.