DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 10 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 126,750 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $70,000 | +19.2% | 1 |
| California | $66,976 | -18.4% | 1 |
| New York | $54,184 | -14.2% | 2 |
| New Jersey | $45,000 | -40.2% | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $43,680 | -33.4% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 10 DOL filings, the median salary for a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators is $54,184, ranging from $45,000 to $66,976.
The 90th percentile salary is $86,160 according to BLS data.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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