Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Green Bay, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Green Bay, WI

Median annual salary $64,860 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.18
10th percentile $53,590
90th percentile $80,740
Employed locally 130
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,590
    25th
    $61,400
    50th (median)
    $64,860
    75th
    $71,720
    90th
    $80,740

    Green Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,459 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 Green Bay, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,800
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,540
    Food Batchmakers$46,520
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Green Bay, WI is $31.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.44 or more per hour.

    Is Green Bay 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 Green Bay, WI is 11.3% 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 Green Bay?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $53,590 per year in Green Bay, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,400.