Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $60,900 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.28
10th percentile $40,180
90th percentile $83,680
Employed locally 310
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,180
    25th
    $46,550
    50th (median)
    $60,900
    75th
    $70,390
    90th
    $83,680

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,740
    Machinists $60,310
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southwest New York is $29.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.84 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York 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 New York is 4.5% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,180 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,550.