Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $58,880 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.31
10th percentile $39,870
90th percentile $69,880
Employed locally 50
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,870
    25th
    $48,780
    50th (median)
    $58,880
    75th
    $63,190
    90th
    $69,880

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 90% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 10% 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
    Salinas, CA $90,610
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $82,500
    Bloomington, IL $80,600
    Washington $78,810
    Bellingham, WA $78,690
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $77,190

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,110
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$42,330
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Elkhart, IN is $28.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.21 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart 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 Elkhart, IN is 1.1% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,870 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,780.