Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Illinois
Ranked #7 of 50 · IL
14.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $71,820 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $67,810
Employment 3,500
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $42,240P25 $55,260 Median $67,810P75 $83,140P90 $103,690
About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Illinois earn between $42,240 and $103,690. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Illinois is $71,820, about 14.8% above the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $79,290 | $80,080 | 1,770 |
| Bloomington, IL | $79,220 | $73,300 | 60 |
| Rockford, IL | $77,830 | $76,090 | 90 |
| Decatur, IL | $62,150 | $66,350 | 50 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $61,720 | $64,580 | 90 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $61,000 | $71,510 | 190 |
| Peoria, IL | $60,380 | $64,280 | 120 |
| Kankakee, IL | $59,870 | $59,660 | 70 |
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