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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sheboygan, WI

Median annual salary $67,200 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.31
10th percentile $57,800
90th percentile $82,420
Employed locally 40
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,800
    25th
    $62,660
    50th (median)
    $67,200
    75th
    $72,010
    90th
    $82,420

    Sheboygan economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,898 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
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $69,730
    Madison, WI $66,470
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,010

    Related occupations in Sheboygan, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,700
    Food Batchmakers $48,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,560
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,110
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $59,210
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $53,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Sheboygan, WI is $32.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.88 or more per hour.

    Is Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan, WI is 15.3% 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 Sheboygan?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $57,800 per year in Sheboygan, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,660.