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

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

Median annual salary $51,110 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.57
10th percentile $39,950
90th percentile $58,970
Employed locally 90
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,950
    25th
    $50,300
    50th (median)
    $51,110
    75th
    $55,660
    90th
    $58,970

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 88% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 12% 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 Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,090
    Machinists $50,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,030
    Tool and Die Makers $63,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Saginaw, MI is $24.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.62 or more per hour.

    Is Saginaw 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 Saginaw, MI is 12.3% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,950 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,300.