Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,300 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.47
10th percentile $48,810
90th percentile $71,510
Employed locally 150
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,810
    25th
    $51,610
    50th (median)
    $61,300
    75th
    $71,510
    90th
    $71,510

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,000
    Food Batchmakers$45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Western Wisconsin is $29.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.49 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin 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 Western Wisconsin is 5.2% above 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,810 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,610.