Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $61,210 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.43
10th percentile $44,460
90th percentile $80,940
Employed locally 80
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,460
    25th
    $49,820
    50th (median)
    $61,210
    75th
    $66,800
    90th
    $80,940

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 95% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 5% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,790
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $84,960
    Bloomington, IL $80,600
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640
    Rockford, IL $79,410
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $77,800

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,660
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,620
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,670
    Production Workers, All Other$47,440
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Champaign, IL is $29.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.20 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign 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 Champaign, IL is 5.1% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,460 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,820.