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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, MI

Median annual salary $58,470 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.11
10th percentile $37,430
90th percentile $66,950
Employed locally 50
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,430
    25th
    $54,800
    50th (median)
    $58,470
    75th
    $66,950
    90th
    $66,950

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,538 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 25% 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 Midland, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$81,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,620
    Production Workers, All Other$37,910
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,650
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Midland, MI is $28.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.19 or more per hour.

    Is Midland 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 Midland, MI is 0.4% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,430 per year in Midland, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,800.