Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $101,670 +74.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.88
10th percentile $65,140
90th percentile $125,970
Employed locally 190
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,140
    25th
    $75,790
    50th (median)
    $101,670
    75th
    $111,660
    90th
    $125,970

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 102% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 2% 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
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Salinas, CA $90,610
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,440

    Nearby metros — Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Salinas, CA $90,610
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,790
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $84,960

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,080
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,510
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $62,720
    Bakers $41,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Vallejo, CA is $48.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.24 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo 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 Vallejo, CA is 74.5% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $65,140 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,790.