Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $68,000 +16.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.69
10th percentile $50,510
90th percentile $81,990
Employed locally 370
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,510
    25th
    $53,920
    50th (median)
    $68,000
    75th
    $75,870
    90th
    $81,990

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 35% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640
    Washington $78,810
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $77,190
    Chico, CA $75,280
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $71,720
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $69,460

    Related occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,490
    Bakers $37,720
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,250
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $39,000
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $77,350
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Urban Honolulu, HI is $32.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.12 or more per hour.

    Is Urban Honolulu 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 Urban Honolulu, HI is 16.7% 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,510 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,920.