Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $64,120 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.83
10th percentile $48,580
90th percentile $94,850
Employed locally 170
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,580
    25th
    $57,510
    50th (median)
    $64,120
    75th
    $73,420
    90th
    $94,850

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 91% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 9% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $83,260
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $77,800
    Yakima, WA $69,120
    Barnstable Town, MA $67,020

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,980
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,200
    Machinists $60,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,950
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $61,600
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Springfield, MA is $30.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.97 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield 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 Springfield, MA is 10.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,580 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,510.