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How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Bloomington?

$79,220a year

Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Bloomington, IL metro area. That is $38.09 an hour or $6,602 a month.

Hourly
$38.09
Vs. national median
+32%
Rank among cities
33 of 367
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,100Median: $79,220Highest 10%: $99,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,100$21.68
25th$64,760$31.13
Median$79,220$38.09
75th$83,150$39.98
90th$99,230$47.71

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.

Chicago, IL$79,290
Rockford, IL$77,830
Davenport, IA$63,440
Decatur, IL$62,150
Champaign, IL$61,720
Peoria, IL$60,380
Kankakee, IL$59,870
Springfield, IL$58,990
St. Louis, MO$57,850
Paducah, KY$52,160
Cape Girardeau, MO$50,960
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Related jobs in Bloomington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$53,300
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$47,890
Welder$47,180
Inspector$46,690
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$41,330
Printing Press Operator$37,330
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$37,060
Butcher and Meat Cutter$36,400
Baker$34,440
Salaries for every job in Bloomington, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Bloomington?

The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IL metro area is $38.09 ($79,220 a year).

Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Bloomington than the national average?

Yes: $79,220 against $60,020 nationally, 32% more.

How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $67,810, so Bloomington pays 17% more.

Where does Bloomington rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?

33 of 367 metro areas with data.

How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make starting out in Bloomington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,230 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.