Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $44,360 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.33
10th percentile $33,710
90th percentile $65,520
Employed locally 180
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,710
    25th
    $34,900
    50th (median)
    $44,360
    75th
    $55,040
    90th
    $65,520

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 27% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $61,930
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $60,770
    Tucson, AZ $52,880
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $52,230
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,960
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,390

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53,110
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,530
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,520
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,050
    Production Workers, All Other$33,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Yuma, AZ is $21.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.03 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma 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 Yuma, AZ is 23.9% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,710 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,900.