The median annual wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Auburn-Opelika, AL is $49,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,430.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $74,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.01 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Auburn-Opelika, AL.
| Median (annual) | $49,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,430 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.01 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $74,900 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.