Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Racine, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $69,730 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.52
10th percentile $53,310
90th percentile $77,760
Employed locally 40
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,310
    25th
    $58,350
    50th (median)
    $69,730
    75th
    $72,760
    90th
    $77,760

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 93% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 7% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $78,020
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $77,800
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,680
    Sheboygan, WI $67,200
    Madison, WI $66,470
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,010

    Related occupations in Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,710
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,470
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,100
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Racine, WI is $33.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.64 or more per hour.

    Is Racine 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 Racine, WI is 19.7% 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $53,310 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,350.