Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,390 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.74
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $68,790
Employed locally 500
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $46,880
    50th (median)
    $49,390
    75th
    $59,940
    90th
    $68,790

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,490
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$35,570
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,330
    Machinists$47,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southern Indiana is $23.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.74 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana 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 Southern Indiana is 15.2% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,880.