Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Mid Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,550 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.67
10th percentile $47,450
90th percentile $62,760
Employed locally 170
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,450
    25th
    $52,260
    50th (median)
    $57,550
    75th
    $59,890
    90th
    $62,760

    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

    Related occupations in Mid Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,210
    Machinists$40,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,730
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,420
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Mid Michigan is $27.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.37 or more per hour.

    Is Mid Michigan 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 Mid Michigan is 1.2% 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 Mid Michigan?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,450 per year in Mid Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,260.