Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Southwestern New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,770 +6% vs national
Median hourly $29.70
10th percentile $46,520
90th percentile $77,600
Employed locally 50
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,520
    25th
    $51,790
    50th (median)
    $61,770
    75th
    $66,240
    90th
    $77,600

    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 Southwestern New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,820
    Machinists$56,760
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,100
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$42,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southwestern New Hampshire is $29.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.10 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern New Hampshire 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 Southwestern New Hampshire is 6% 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 Southwestern New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,520 per year in Southwestern New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,790.