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How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Birmingham?

$56,130a year

Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $26.99 an hour or $4,678 a month.

Hourly
$26.99
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
223 of 367
Jobs in the area
550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,120Median: $56,130Highest 10%: $75,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,120$17.85
25th$44,980$21.63
Median$56,130$26.99
75th$60,850$29.25
90th$75,450$36.27

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.

Florence, AL$72,010
Huntsville, AL$61,550
Decatur, AL$58,270
Gadsden, AL$57,280
Auburn, AL$54,590
Tuscaloosa, AL$51,870
Daphne, AL$51,570
Montgomery, AL$51,470
Columbus, GA$50,310
Dothan, AL$49,040
Anniston, AL$48,130
Mobile, AL$47,730
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Tool and Die Maker$64,800
Patternmaker$62,390
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$59,080
Furnace$57,220
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Birmingham?

The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $26.99 ($56,130 a year).

Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Birmingham than the national average?

No: $56,130 against $60,020 nationally, 6% less.

How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $51,870, so Birmingham pays 8% more.

Where does Birmingham rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?

223 of 367 metro areas with data.

How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make starting out in Birmingham?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,450 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.