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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators run the equipment, control the biological and chemical processes, and monitor the systems that remove pollutants from residential, commercial, and industrial wastewater.
~3
Years
5568
Hours
432
Hours
First Aid and CPR certifications, Confined Space Entry certification in the first year, Four certification exams by the WI Dept. of Natural Resources prior to completing, Transition to Trainer.
-3.2%
$58,379
* Wisconsin Long Term Occupation Employment Projections, 2016-2026 (Statewide). Office of Economic Advisors, WI Department of Workforce Development, December 2018. & US Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment Statistics, estimates May 2017. Reports can be viewed on DWD's premiere source for Labor Market Information, WisConomy.com.
* * Average (mean) annual salary earned by the upper two-thirds of all workers in the selected location, occupation, and industry. Actual salaries will vary by employer and other factors.
DWD Contact Information
201 E. Washington Ave
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 266-3131
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