Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $51,560 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.79
10th percentile $36,160
90th percentile $70,080
Employed locally 80
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,160
    25th
    $43,980
    50th (median)
    $51,560
    75th
    $58,940
    90th
    $70,080

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 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
    Salinas, CA $90,610
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $82,500
    Bloomington, IL $80,600
    Washington $78,810
    Bellingham, WA $78,690
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $77,190

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$35,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,280
    Machinists$49,030
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,270
    Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Terre Haute, IN is $24.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.53 or more per hour.

    Is Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute, IN is 11.5% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,160 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,980.