Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Illinois
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Illinois
$63,790
National Median
$58,260
Employment
3,870
Entry Level (10th)
$45,460
Top Earners (90th)
$98,820
How Illinois Compares
Illinois pays $5,530 more than the national median for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss.
There are 0.638 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators jobs per 1,000 workers in Illinois (location quotient: 0.78).
Other States for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $82,100 | 11,260 |
| Nevada | $79,140 | N/A |
| Washington | $78,810 | 1,950 |
| Alaska | $76,910 | 570 |
| New Jersey | $75,200 | 2,040 |
| Connecticut | $74,450 | 750 |
| Minnesota | $70,470 | 2,050 |
| Colorado | $68,220 | 2,410 |
| New Hampshire | $66,240 | 930 |
| Hawaii | $65,800 | 660 |
| Massachusetts | $65,620 | 2,480 |
| Oregon | $64,500 | 1,170 |
| New York | $63,140 | 5,270 |
| Wisconsin | $62,360 | 2,110 |
| Vermont | $61,530 | 340 |
| Arizona | $61,480 | 3,470 |
| Maine | $60,960 | 660 |
| Wyoming | $60,580 | 710 |
| Delaware | $59,960 | 250 |
| Montana | $59,960 | 690 |