Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Western Wyoming

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,450 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.06
10th percentile $47,890
90th percentile $104,000
Employed locally 310
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,890
    25th
    $50,180
    50th (median)
    $60,450
    75th
    $77,460
    90th
    $104,000

    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 Western Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$96,360
    Gas Plant Operators$83,150
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$66,560
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,160
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$111,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Western Wyoming is $29.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.62 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wyoming 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 Western Wyoming is 3.8% 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 Western Wyoming?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,890 per year in Western Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,180.