Wastewater Superintendent Salary in Detroit, MI

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How much does a Wastewater Superintendent make in Detroit, MI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Wastewater Superintendent in Detroit, MI is $123,506. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $80,341 to a high of $161,669, with most professionals earning between $100,912 and $143,482.

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Average Salary Range for Wastewater Superintendent in Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
100912
143482
123506

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
102217
147433
125822
What is the average salary for Wastewater Superintendent in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Wastewater Superintendent in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Wastewater Superintendent ranges from $100,912 to $143,482 with the average base salary of $123,506. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,217 to $147,433 with the average total cash compensation of $125,822.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $123,506 $100,912 - $143,482
Bonus $2,315 $1,305 - $3,951
Total Pay $125,822 $102,217 - $147,433
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Wastewater Superintendent Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,222 - $143,923 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,168 - $143,846 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,902 - $143,468 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,062 - $143,695 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,863 - $144,834 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,008 - $143,619 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

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