Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 20 metro areas • Michigan
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Michigan earn a median salary of $56,579 per year on average across 20 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.9% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 2,860 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $43,380 to $66,870 depending on location.
$56,579
Avg median salary in Michigan
$66,870
Highest paying metro
$43,380
Lowest paying metro
2,860
Employed in Michigan
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $66,870 | $53,150 | $68,760 | 80 |
| Monroe, MI | $61,690 | $57,330 | $63,250 | 70 |
| Detroit, MI | $61,060 | $50,590 | $72,080 | 760 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan | $59,780 | $52,320 | $63,050 | 170 |
| Bay City, MI | $59,620 | $51,520 | $59,620 | 80 |
| Lansing, MI | $59,340 | $54,520 | $65,770 | 170 |
| Niles, MI | $59,290 | $56,160 | $60,340 | 80 |
| Midland, MI | $58,470 | $54,800 | $66,950 | 50 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $57,670 | $46,810 | $67,190 | 410 |
| Mid Michigan | $57,550 | $52,260 | $59,890 | 170 |
| Jackson, MI | $57,250 | $53,300 | $59,150 | 40 |
| Muskegon, MI | $56,800 | $48,050 | $63,420 | 80 |
| Southern Michigan | $56,310 | $49,490 | $61,620 | 140 |
| Flint, MI | $55,770 | $51,000 | $60,120 | 130 |
| Northern Michigan | $54,370 | $49,650 | $60,250 | 100 |
| Traverse City, MI | $53,540 | $48,570 | $59,170 | 50 |
| Saginaw, MI | $51,110 | $50,300 | $55,660 | 90 |
| Michigan City, IN | $51,080 | $45,820 | $58,840 | 80 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $50,630 | $50,630 | $59,360 | 70 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $43,380 | $40,400 | $43,380 | 40 |