Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,380 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.51
10th percentile $49,570
90th percentile $70,750
Employed locally 310
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,570
    25th
    $51,490
    50th (median)
    $61,380
    75th
    $65,010
    90th
    $70,750

    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 South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,300
    Food Batchmakers $46,270
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in South Central Wisconsin is $29.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.62 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin 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 South Central Wisconsin is 5.4% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,570 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,490.