Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $57,670 -1% vs national
Median hourly $27.73
10th percentile $43,240
90th percentile $77,600
Employed locally 410
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,240
    25th
    $46,810
    50th (median)
    $57,670
    75th
    $67,190
    90th
    $77,600

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 72% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 28% 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 Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,900
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,350
    Machinists $49,750
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Grand Rapids, MI is $27.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.01 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, MI is 1% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,240 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,810.