Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Michigan
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Michigan earn a median of $59,270 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,400
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,710; the top 10% earn over $75,910. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Michigan
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Michigan?
The median is $59,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,710 and the top 10% earn over $75,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 50 (−1% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.