Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in West Delta Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,860 -31.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.17
10th percentile $23,830
90th percentile $60,710
Employed locally 180
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,830
    25th
    $31,790
    50th (median)
    $39,860
    75th
    $57,920
    90th
    $60,710

    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

    Related occupations in West Delta Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,510
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$38,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$37,250
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$29,750
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in West Delta Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in West Delta Mississippi is $19.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.20 or more per hour.

    Is West Delta Mississippi 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 West Delta Mississippi is 31.6% 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 West Delta Mississippi?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,830 per year in West Delta Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,790.