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

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

Median annual salary $64,710 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.11
10th percentile $37,610
90th percentile $95,360
Employed locally 190
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,610
    25th
    $48,420
    50th (median)
    $64,710
    75th
    $76,990
    90th
    $95,360

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 93% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 7% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Salinas, CA $90,610
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,790

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,760
    Production Workers, All Other $44,120
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Visalia, CA is $31.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.14 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia 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 Visalia, CA is 11.1% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,610 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,420.