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

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

Median annual salary $54,370 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.14
10th percentile $46,620
90th percentile $62,140
Employed locally 100
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,620
    25th
    $49,650
    50th (median)
    $54,370
    75th
    $60,250
    90th
    $62,140

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,360
    Machinists$48,210
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$35,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,480
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northern Michigan is $26.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.80 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan 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 Michigan is 6.7% 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 Michigan?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,620 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,650.