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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Indianapolis, IN — Take-Home Pay Calculator

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$58,530

Mean: $58,660

~$45,653 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$28.14

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$3,600
State Income Tax-$1,306
Social Security-$3,629
Medicare-$849
Effective Tax Rate16.0%

Monthly Take-Home

$4,096

Annual Take-Home

$49,147

Monthly Budget in Indianapolis

Housing / Rent$1,35033%
Food & Groceries$40010%
Transportation$3509%
Utilities$1804%
Healthcare$2506%
Remaining / Savings$1,56638%
Financial Stress Level
ComfortableGood savings potential
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$58,530(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$48,210

Median

$58,530

75th %

$64,780

Median is in the 62th percentile of the typical range

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About Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries in Indianapolis, IN

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Indianapolis, IN is $58,530. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $48,210 (25th percentile) to $64,780 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $28.14 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Indianapolis?

The median salary is $58,530 per year. The mean (average) salary is $58,660.

How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make per hour in Indianapolis?

The estimated hourly rate is $28.14 per hour.

What is the salary range for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Indianapolis?

Salaries typically range from $48,210 (25th percentile) to $64,780 (75th percentile).