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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $51,470 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.74
10th percentile $42,310
90th percentile $60,110
Employed locally 140
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,310
    25th
    $47,200
    50th (median)
    $51,470
    75th
    $59,430
    90th
    $60,110

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 86% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 14% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $63,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,130
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,500
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,110
    Machinists $54,020
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Lafayette, IN is $24.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.50 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette 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 Lafayette, IN is 11.7% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,310 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,200.