Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $58,930 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.33
10th percentile $45,930
90th percentile $77,920
Employed locally 200
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,930
    25th
    $51,450
    50th (median)
    $58,930
    75th
    $65,260
    90th
    $77,920

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 80% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 20% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,830
    Elmira, NY $70,660
    Albany, OR $70,550
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,940
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $61,510

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,850
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,840
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $49,630
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,680
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $58,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Syracuse, NY is $28.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.56 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse 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 Syracuse, NY is 1.2% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,930 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,450.