Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Wisconsin

Ranked #21 of 50 · WI

2.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $64,070 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $63,550
Employment 2,230

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $50,340P25 $54,860 Median $63,550P75 $72,610P90 $78,790

About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Wisconsin earn between $50,340 and $78,790. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Wisconsin
$64,070
U.S. average
$62,540

The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Wisconsin is $64,070, about 2.4% above the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Wisconsin

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $74,880 $68,030 50
Madison, WI $71,850 $69,820 150
Sheboygan, WI $69,440 $70,070 50
Green Bay, WI $67,190 $68,360 140
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $66,980 $67,590 440
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $66,450 $64,930 80
Appleton, WI $64,820 $68,530 90
Kenosha, WI $64,650 $68,300 30

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Wisconsin?

The median water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Wisconsin is $63,550 per year (mean $64,070), and about 80% earn between $50,340 and $78,790.

How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make per hour in Wisconsin?

Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $64,070 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Wisconsin a high-paying state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?

Wisconsin ranks #21 of 50 states for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators pay. Its mean salary of $64,070 is about 2.4% above the U.S. average of $62,540.

Which metro areas in Wisconsin pay water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI ($74,880), Madison, WI ($71,850), Sheboygan, WI ($69,440), by median annual wage.

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