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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $51,780 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.89
10th percentile $44,160
90th percentile $70,100
Employed locally 140
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,160
    25th
    $49,570
    50th (median)
    $51,780
    75th
    $64,580
    90th
    $70,100

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 37% 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 York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,000
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,370
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in York, PA is $24.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.24 or more per hour.

    Is York 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 York, PA is 11.1% 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 York?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,160 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,570.