Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Wisconsin
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Wisconsin earn a median of $63,550 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,550
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,230
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,340; the top 10% earn over $78,790. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Wisconsin
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Wisconsin?
The median is $63,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,340 and the top 10% earn over $78,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 50 (+6% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.