Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $61,500 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.57
10th percentile $51,270
90th percentile $70,730
Employed locally 70
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,270
    25th
    $61,500
    50th (median)
    $61,500
    75th
    $63,170
    90th
    $70,730

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 85% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 15% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $78,020
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $77,800
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,680
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $69,730
    Sheboygan, WI $67,200
    Madison, WI $66,470

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,960
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,440
    Food Batchmakers $50,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Eau Claire, WI is $29.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.15 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire, WI is 5.6% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,270 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,500.