Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $60,880 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.27
10th percentile $42,080
90th percentile $82,680
Employed locally 110
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,080
    25th
    $49,160
    50th (median)
    $60,880
    75th
    $73,610
    90th
    $82,680

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 86% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 14% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,790
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $84,960
    Bloomington, IL $80,600
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640
    Rockford, IL $79,410
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $77,800

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,650
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,250
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$54,490
    Production Workers, All Other$49,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Peoria, IL is $29.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.04 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria 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 Peoria, IL is 4.5% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,080 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,160.