Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Yuba City, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuba City, CA

Median annual salary $80,810 +38.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.85
10th percentile $48,160
90th percentile $108,210
Employed locally 90
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,160
    25th
    $67,020
    50th (median)
    $80,810
    75th
    $100,530
    90th
    $108,210

    Yuba City economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 108% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 8% above 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Salinas, CA $90,610
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,790

    Related occupations in Yuba City, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,940
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $45,160
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Yuba City, CA is $38.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.67 or more per hour.

    Is Yuba City 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 Yuba City, CA is 38.7% 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 Yuba City?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,160 per year in Yuba City, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,020.