Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $77,660 +33.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.34
10th percentile $60,560
90th percentile $97,060
Employed locally 50
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,560
    25th
    $63,920
    50th (median)
    $77,660
    75th
    $85,230
    90th
    $97,060

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 98% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 2% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,440
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,790
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $85,000
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,830
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $81,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,480
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,850
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,840
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,470
    Machinists $48,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Wenatchee, WA is $37.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.73 or more per hour.

    Is Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee, WA is 33.3% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $60,560 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,920.