Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,460 -10% vs national
Median hourly $25.22
10th percentile $46,900
90th percentile $61,840
Employed locally 390
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,900
    25th
    $49,040
    50th (median)
    $52,460
    75th
    $58,330
    90th
    $61,840

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,960
    Machinists $58,750
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,910
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northern Indiana is $25.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.95 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana 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 Northern Indiana is 10% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,900 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,040.