Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $53,540 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.74
10th percentile $46,240
90th percentile $68,920
Employed locally 50
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,240
    25th
    $48,570
    50th (median)
    $53,540
    75th
    $59,170
    90th
    $68,920

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 31% 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
    Bloomington, IL $80,600
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,680
    Elmira, NY $70,660
    Minnesota $70,470
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,320
    Ann Arbor, MI $66,870

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,840
    Bakers $38,160
    Machinists $47,910
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $49,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Traverse City, MI is $25.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.84 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City 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 Traverse City, MI is 8.1% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,240 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,570.