Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $51,080 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.56
10th percentile $43,670
90th percentile $69,510
Employed locally 80
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,670
    25th
    $45,820
    50th (median)
    $51,080
    75th
    $58,840
    90th
    $69,510

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 27% 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 Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,490
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,970
    Food Batchmakers $42,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,560
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Michigan City, IN is $24.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.09 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City 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 Michigan City, IN is 12.3% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,670 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,820.