SOC 51-8031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators — New Hampshire
New Hampshire · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $62,940 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 $62,940 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $60,020. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $54,630 and $72,610. The lowest tenth earn under $49,170, while the highest tenth earn more than $81,290.
The area has 510 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.89 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. New Hampshire ranks number 18th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Manchester records the highest median at $64,100. Of the 631 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 310th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,170 | −18.1% |
| 25th | $54,630 | −9.0% |
| Median (50th) | $62,940 | +4.9% |
| 75th | $72,610 | +21.0% |
| 90th | $81,290 | +35.4% |
| Mean | $64,810 | +8.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Hampshire
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $64,100 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $62,940 buys what $60,403 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,403US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,940 a year, 4.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,170 to $81,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 510 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 18th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Manchester, at $64,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in New Hampshire?
The median annual wage is $62,940, or $30.26 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 New Hampshire is 4.9% higher. 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 New Hampshire earns more than $81,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,170 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 Manchester, at $64,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 510 jobs in this occupation in New Hampshire. 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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