Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Warner Robins, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Warner Robins, GA

Median annual salary $54,700 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.30
10th percentile $41,000
90th percentile $64,310
Employed locally 90
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,000
    25th
    $48,640
    50th (median)
    $54,700
    75th
    $62,030
    90th
    $64,310

    Warner Robins economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,702 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 30% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $83,830
    Sheboygan, WI $67,200
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,940
    Dalton, GA $61,320
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,780
    Gainesville, FL $58,980

    Related occupations in Warner Robins, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,620
    Production Workers, All Other$48,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,920
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,760
    Machinists$64,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Warner Robins, GA is $26.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.54 or more per hour.

    Is Warner Robins 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 Warner Robins, GA is 6.1% 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 Warner Robins?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,000 per year in Warner Robins, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,640.