Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Williamsport, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Williamsport, PA

Median annual salary $55,290 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.58
10th percentile $44,620
90th percentile $72,760
Employed locally 60
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,620
    25th
    $51,680
    50th (median)
    $55,290
    75th
    $63,550
    90th
    $72,760

    Williamsport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 86% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 14% 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
    Napa, CA $99,450
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $80,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,680
    Lebanon, PA $66,480
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,010
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,850

    Related occupations in Williamsport, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,070
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$62,930
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Williamsport, PA is $26.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.95 or more per hour.

    Is Williamsport 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 Williamsport, PA is 5.1% 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 Williamsport?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,620 per year in Williamsport, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,680.