SOC 51-8031 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators is $58,261 per year ($28.01/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $47,029 and $71,282 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $86,154 per year. There are approximately 126,750 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $18.21 | $37,877 |
| P25 | $22.61 | $47,029 |
| P50MEDIAN | $28.01 | $58,261 |
| P75 | $34.27 | $71,282 |
| P90 | $41.42 | $86,154 |
Manufacturing openings fell 71K, the first decline in three months. Quit rates continue to fall. The market is clearly easing with less urgency to stretch offers.
The national median salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators is $58,261 per year ($28.01/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $47,029 and $71,282 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators is $86,154 per year ($41.42/hr). The 75th percentile is $71,282 per year.
Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn approximately $37,877 per year ($18.21/hr). The 25th percentile is $47,029 per year.
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