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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $56,800 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.31
10th percentile $44,310
90th percentile $74,370
Employed locally 80
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,310
    25th
    $48,050
    50th (median)
    $56,800
    75th
    $63,420
    90th
    $74,370

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 89% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 11% 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 Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,820
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $53,650
    Machinists $46,800
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Muskegon, MI is $27.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.46 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon 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 Muskegon, MI is 2.5% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,310 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,050.