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

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

Median annual salary $49,830 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.96
10th percentile $46,710
90th percentile $82,570
Employed locally 120
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,710
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $49,830
    75th
    $64,400
    90th
    $82,570

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,870
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,540
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$48,240
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$46,960
    Machinists$45,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in West Montana is $23.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.59 or more per hour.

    Is West Montana 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 Montana is 14.5% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,710 per year in West Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.