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

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

Median annual salary $56,310 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.07
10th percentile $47,720
90th percentile $73,800
Employed locally 140
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,720
    25th
    $49,490
    50th (median)
    $56,310
    75th
    $61,620
    90th
    $73,800

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,340
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,340
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southern Michigan is $27.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.66 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan 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 Michigan is 3.3% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,720 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,490.