Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Indiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Indiana
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Indiana earn a median salary of $54,144 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.1% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 2,760 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Indiana, with salaries ranging from $47,380 to $71,230 depending on location.
$54,144
Avg median salary in Indiana
$71,230
Highest paying metro
$47,380
Lowest paying metro
2,760
Employed in Indiana
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inWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in Indiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo, IN | $71,230 | $49,500 | $87,670 | 40 |
| Elkhart, IN | $58,880 | $48,780 | $63,190 | 50 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $58,790 | $49,540 | $63,750 | 620 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $58,730 | $55,580 | $62,090 | 190 |
| Evansville, IN | $53,360 | $52,880 | $57,890 | 120 |
| Muncie, IN | $53,200 | $52,940 | $64,160 | 70 |
| Northern Indiana | $52,460 | $49,040 | $58,330 | 390 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $51,560 | $43,980 | $58,940 | 80 |
| Lafayette, IN | $51,470 | $47,200 | $59,430 | 140 |
| Michigan City, IN | $51,080 | $45,820 | $58,840 | 80 |
| Central Indiana | $50,860 | $46,960 | $60,600 | 300 |
| South Bend, IN-MI | $49,620 | $47,230 | $60,460 | 100 |
| Southern Indiana | $49,390 | $46,880 | $59,940 | 500 |
| Bloomington, IN | $47,380 | $39,660 | $61,360 | 80 |