Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $48,980 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $72,960
Employed locally 250
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $46,420
    50th (median)
    $48,980
    75th
    $60,760
    90th
    $72,960

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 78% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 22% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $69,740
    Wisconsin $62,360
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,630
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $61,400
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,380

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,620
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,260
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,530
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Spartanburg, SC is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.19 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg, SC is 15.9% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,420.