How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Indiana?
$53,540a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Indiana. That is $25.74 an hour or $4,462 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.74
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,590Median: $53,540Highest 10%: $75,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,590 | $19.51 | |
| 25th | $47,570 | $22.87 | |
| Median | $53,540 | $25.74 | |
| 75th | $62,120 | $29.87 | |
| 90th | $75,290 | $36.20 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $79,290 |
| Kokomo, IN | $66,230 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $61,460 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $61,240 |
| Elkhart, IN | $60,790 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $58,530 |
| Evansville, IN | $55,050 |
| Lafayette, IN | $54,720 |
| South Bend, IN | $53,490 |
| Michigan City, IN | $53,340 |
| Louisville, KY | $52,230 |
| Muncie, IN | $49,750 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $45,030 |
| Bloomington, IN | $40,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 30. Ohio | $59,170 |
| 31. Florida | $59,030 |
| 32. Montana | $58,040 |
| 33. Indiana | $53,540 |
| 34. South Dakota | $53,370 |
| 35. Idaho | $52,210 |
| 36. South Carolina | $52,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $25.74 ($53,540 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $53,540 against $60,020 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Indiana rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Indiana ranks 33 of 50 states.
Which city in Indiana pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $79,290 a year.
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.