Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $43,380 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.85
10th percentile $40,400
90th percentile $55,090
Employed locally 40
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,400
    25th
    $40,400
    50th (median)
    $43,380
    75th
    $43,380
    90th
    $55,090

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 38% 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 Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,700
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,050
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $48,010
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $41,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Kalamazoo, MI is $20.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.10 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo, MI is 25.5% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,400 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,400.