Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $77,750 +33.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.38
10th percentile $51,180
90th percentile $92,520
Employed locally 130
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,180
    25th
    $60,850
    50th (median)
    $77,750
    75th
    $78,730
    90th
    $92,520

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 107% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 7% above 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,440
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,790
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $85,000
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,830
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $81,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,960
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59,850
    Machinists$58,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Spokane, WA is $37.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.92 or more per hour.

    Is Spokane 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 Spokane, WA is 33.5% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,180 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,850.