Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $57,850 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.81
10th percentile $52,060
90th percentile $69,400
Employed locally 50
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,060
    25th
    $52,760
    50th (median)
    $57,850
    75th
    $62,260
    90th
    $69,400

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 24% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $78,020
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $77,800
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,680
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $69,730
    Sheboygan, WI $67,200
    Madison, WI $66,470

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,510
    Food Batchmakers$46,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,370
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,670
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Wausau, WI is $27.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.96 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau 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 Wausau, WI is 0.7% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $52,060 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,760.