Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $61,290 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.46
10th percentile $48,480
90th percentile $95,240
Employed locally 70
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,480
    25th
    $48,480
    50th (median)
    $61,290
    75th
    $93,450
    90th
    $95,240

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 90% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 10% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,790
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $84,960
    Bloomington, IL $80,600
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640
    Rockford, IL $79,410
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $77,800

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,350
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,160
    Production Workers, All Other $46,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Kankakee, IL is $29.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.28 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee 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 Kankakee, IL is 5.2% 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 Kankakee?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,480 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,480.