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

$47,730a year

Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Mobile, AL metro area. That is $22.95 an hour or $3,978 a month.

Hourly
$22.95
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
309 of 367
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,570Median: $47,730Highest 10%: $81,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,570$14.70
25th$37,780$18.16
Median$47,730$22.95
75th$61,840$29.73
90th$81,230$39.05

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
Birmingham, AL$56,130
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
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Related jobs in Mobile

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Plant and System Operator$96,210
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$84,740
Gas Plant Operator$80,230
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,760
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$66,820
Extruding and Forming Machine Setter$63,900
Machinist$62,020
Welder$61,420
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$61,340
Inspector$58,790
Salaries for every job in Mobile, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Mobile, AL metro area is $22.95 ($47,730 a year).

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

No: $47,730 against $60,020 nationally, 20% less.

How does Mobile compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $51,870, so Mobile pays 8% less.

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

309 of 367 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,230 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.