Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Sussex Delaware

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,070 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.00
10th percentile $43,800
90th percentile $73,140
Employed locally 90
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,800
    25th
    $46,750
    50th (median)
    $54,070
    75th
    $61,180
    90th
    $73,140

    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 Sussex Delaware

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $34,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,680
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $38,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,320
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $57,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Sussex Delaware is $26.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.35 or more per hour.

    Is Sussex Delaware 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 Sussex Delaware is 7.2% 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 Sussex Delaware?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,800 per year in Sussex Delaware. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,750.