Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in West Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $46,990 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.59
10th percentile $35,900
90th percentile $57,750
Employed locally 460
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,900
    25th
    $39,250
    50th (median)
    $46,990
    75th
    $57,420
    90th
    $57,750

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$60,000
    Machinists$47,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in West Kentucky is $22.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.53 or more per hour.

    Is West Kentucky 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 Kentucky is 19.3% 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 Kentucky?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,900 per year in West Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,250.