Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$67,810

per year

Hourly Rate

$32.60

per hour

Employment

3,500

in Illinois

vs. National Avg

+13.0%

National: $60,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,020, Illinois pays 13.0% MORE for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$69,620

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.4

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

23%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Illinois

10th

$42,240

25th

$55,260

Median

$67,810

75th

$83,140

90th

$103,690

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).