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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $59,340 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.53
10th percentile $45,410
90th percentile $93,720
Employed locally 170
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,410
    25th
    $54,520
    50th (median)
    $59,340
    75th
    $65,770
    90th
    $93,720

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 84% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 16% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $56,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,600
    Machinists $54,720
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $68,850
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Lansing, MI is $28.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.52 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing 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 Lansing, MI is 1.9% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,410 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,520.