Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Flint, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flint, MI

Median annual salary $55,770 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.81
10th percentile $45,590
90th percentile $64,700
Employed locally 130
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,590
    25th
    $51,000
    50th (median)
    $55,770
    75th
    $60,120
    90th
    $64,700

    Flint economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,673 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 92% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 8% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $66,870

    Related occupations in Flint, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,600
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $74,080
    Machinists $59,450
    Bakers $30,950
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $30,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Flint, MI is $26.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.31 or more per hour.

    Is Flint 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 Flint, MI is 4.3% below 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 Flint?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,590 per year in Flint, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,000.