Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $58,790 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.27
10th percentile $42,000
90th percentile $76,440
Employed locally 620
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,000
    25th
    $49,540
    50th (median)
    $58,790
    75th
    $63,750
    90th
    $76,440

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 24% 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
    Salinas, CA $90,610
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $82,500
    Bloomington, IL $80,600
    Washington $78,810
    Bellingham, WA $78,690
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $77,190

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,970
    Machinists $47,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,830
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $59,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Indianapolis, IN is $28.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.43 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN is 0.9% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,000 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,540.