Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $66,870 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.15
10th percentile $45,810
90th percentile $80,620
Employed locally 80
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,810
    25th
    $53,150
    50th (median)
    $66,870
    75th
    $68,760
    90th
    $80,620

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Salinas, CA $90,610

    Nearby metros — Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bloomington, IL $80,600
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,680
    Elmira, NY $70,660
    Minnesota $70,470
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,320
    Minot, ND $66,440

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,270
    Machinists$60,970
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,590
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Ann Arbor, MI is $32.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.02 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 14.8% above the national median of $58,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,810 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,150.