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

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

Median annual salary $61,690 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.66
10th percentile $46,180
90th percentile $63,250
Employed locally 70
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,180
    25th
    $57,330
    50th (median)
    $61,690
    75th
    $63,250
    90th
    $63,250

    Monroe economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 82% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 18% 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 Monroe, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,550
    Machinists$64,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,780
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$38,510
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,060
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Monroe, MI is $29.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.99 or more per hour.

    Is Monroe 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 Monroe, MI is 5.9% 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 Monroe?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,180 per year in Monroe, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,330.