Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Fond du Lac, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fond du Lac, WI

Median annual salary $61,650 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $52,320
90th percentile $75,150
Employed locally 40
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,320
    25th
    $55,080
    50th (median)
    $61,650
    75th
    $66,530
    90th
    $75,150

    Fond du Lac economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 84% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 16% 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 Fond du Lac, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,590
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $56,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,810
    Machinists $52,790
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,490
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Fond du Lac?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Fond du Lac, WI is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.30 or more per hour.

    Is Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac, WI is 5.8% 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 Fond du Lac?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $52,320 per year in Fond du Lac, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,080.