SOC 51-8031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators — Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, ID · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $56,380 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $60,020.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $56,380 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $60,020. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $48,820 and $65,280. The lowest tenth earn under $45,080, while the highest tenth earn more than $73,670.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Lewiston records the highest median at $61,830. Of the 255 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 128th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,080 | −24.9% |
| 25th | $48,820 | −18.7% |
| Median (50th) | $56,380 | −6.1% |
| 75th | $65,280 | +8.8% |
| 90th | $73,670 | +22.7% |
| Mean | $57,140 | −4.8% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewiston | $61,830 | 70 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $58,640 | 370 | |
| 3 | Twin Falls | $56,520 | 100 | |
| 4 | Idaho Falls | $50,680 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Coeur d'Alene run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $56,380 goes as far as $59,037 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,037US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,380 a year, 6.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,080 to $73,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lewiston, at $61,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The median annual wage is $56,380, or $27.11 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,020, so pay in Coeur d'Alene, ID is 6.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, ID earns more than $73,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,080 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lewiston, at $61,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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