Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Alabama
Ranked #36 of 50 · AL
11.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,300 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $51,870
Employment 2,770
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,100P25 $41,250 Median $51,870P75 $65,360P90 $79,950
About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Alabama earn between $35,100 and $79,950. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Alabama is $55,300, about 11.6% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Alabama
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $72,010 | $67,240 | 70 |
| Huntsville, AL | $61,550 | $62,520 | 210 |
| Decatur, AL | $58,270 | $62,520 | 90 |
| Gadsden, AL | $57,280 | $58,320 | 70 |
| Birmingham, AL | $56,130 | $54,430 | 550 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $54,590 | $56,510 | 90 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $51,870 | $54,230 | 190 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $51,570 | $57,750 | 150 |
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