How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Michigan?
$59,270a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Michigan. That is $28.50 an hour or $4,939 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.50
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,710Median: $59,270Highest 10%: $75,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| 25th | $49,790 | $23.94 | |
| Median | $59,270 | $28.50 | |
| 75th | $64,540 | $31.03 | |
| 90th | $75,910 | $36.50 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $66,770 |
| Monroe, MI | $65,360 |
| Lansing, MI | $63,260 |
| Detroit, MI | $61,760 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $60,770 |
| Flint, MI | $60,560 |
| Traverse City, MI | $60,390 |
| Niles, MI | $59,940 |
| Bay City, MI | $59,620 |
| Jackson, MI | $59,110 |
| Muskegon, MI | $58,360 |
| South Bend, IN | $53,490 |
| Saginaw, MI | $52,820 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $52,230 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $44,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 26. North Dakota | $60,470 |
| 27. Alaska | $60,160 |
| 28. Virginia | $59,420 |
| 29. Michigan | $59,270 |
| 30. Ohio | $59,170 |
| 31. Florida | $59,030 |
| 32. Montana | $58,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $28.50 ($59,270 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $59,270 against $60,020 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Michigan rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Michigan ranks 29 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $66,770 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.