Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $64,650 +11% vs national
Median hourly $31.08
10th percentile $49,950
90th percentile $79,050
Employed locally 30
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,950
    25th
    $64,650
    50th (median)
    $64,650
    75th
    $79,050
    90th
    $79,050

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 81% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 19% 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 Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,350
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,720
    Food Batchmakers $45,160
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Kenosha, WI is $31.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.00 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha 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 Kenosha, WI is 11% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,950 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,650.