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

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

Median annual salary $59,290 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.50
10th percentile $44,120
90th percentile $65,190
Employed locally 80
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,120
    25th
    $56,160
    50th (median)
    $59,290
    75th
    $60,340
    90th
    $65,190

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 94% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 6% 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 Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,910
    Machinists $48,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,440
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,800
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Niles, MI is $28.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.34 or more per hour.

    Is Niles 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 Niles, MI is 1.8% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,120 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,160.