U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsOperate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108,330 | 1.2 % | $20.45 | $42,530 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.95 | $15.14 | $19.60 | $24.99 | $30.62 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $24,860 | $31,480 | $40,770 | $51,970 | $63,680 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 84,810 | 1.52 | $20.24 | $42,100 |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | 11,880 | 25.32 | $20.27 | $42,150 |
| Waste Treatment and Disposal | 2,490 | 2.62 | $23.51 | $48,900 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 1,110 | 0.05 | $30.35 | $63,130 |
| Animal Slaughtering and Processing | 710 | 0.15 | $14.89 | $30,970 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | 11,880 | 25.32 | $20.27 | $42,150 |
| Waste Treatment and Disposal | 2,490 | 2.62 | $23.51 | $48,900 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 84,810 | 1.52 | $20.24 | $42,100 |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | 430 | 0.36 | $17.85 | $37,120 |
| Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | 300 | 0.27 | $20.76 | $43,180 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government (OES Designation) | 1,110 | 0.05 | $30.35 | $63,130 |
| Metal Ore Mining | 50 | 0.13 | $28.50 | $59,280 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | 160 | 0.06 | $26.54 | $55,200 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 670 | 0.17 | $26.06 | $54,210 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 640 | 0.03 | $25.90 | $53,860 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9,840 | 0.98 | 1.15 | $16.27 | $33,850 |
| California | 9,200 | 0.66 | 0.77 | $29.20 | $60,740 |
| Pennsylvania | 5,960 | 1.09 | 1.28 | $21.01 | $43,700 |
| Florida | 5,560 | 0.78 | 0.92 | $21.45 | $44,610 |
| Ohio | 4,290 | 0.87 | 1.02 | $20.69 | $43,040 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 730 | 2.38 | 2.79 | $26.45 | $55,020 |
| West Virginia | 1,590 | 2.31 | 2.71 | $14.07 | $29,260 |
| South Dakota | 740 | 1.90 | 2.23 | $17.85 | $37,140 |
| Idaho | 910 | 1.54 | 1.80 | $17.51 | $36,430 |
| South Carolina | 2,650 | 1.52 | 1.78 | $22.42 | $46,640 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 9,200 | 0.66 | 0.77 | $29.20 | $60,740 |
| District of Columbia | 250 | 0.39 | 0.46 | $28.03 | $58,290 |
| Nevada | 760 | 0.68 | 0.80 | $26.59 | $55,300 |
| Alaska | 730 | 2.38 | 2.79 | $26.45 | $55,020 |
| Connecticut | 750 | 0.47 | 0.55 | $25.53 | $53,090 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,840 | 0.37 | 0.43 | $25.11 | $52,230 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,770 | 0.46 | 0.54 | $33.09 | $68,820 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,410 | 0.64 | 0.75 | $19.24 | $40,030 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 1,380 | 0.76 | 0.89 | $23.75 | $49,400 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,350 | 0.67 | 0.79 | $17.69 | $36,790 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,230 | 1.13 | 1.32 | $22.25 | $46,290 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 1,150 | 0.92 | 1.08 | $20.84 | $43,340 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,060 | 0.43 | 0.50 | $17.78 | $36,980 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,050 | 0.30 | 0.35 | $27.74 | $57,700 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 970 | 0.42 | 0.50 | $24.48 | $50,930 |