Water Treatment Specialist Salary in Detroit, MI

How much does a Water Treatment Specialist make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Water Treatment Specialist in Detroit, MI is $66,750. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $50,513 to a high of $83,868, with most professionals earning between $58,251 and $75,710.

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Prepares reports from City's software systems for periodic work order reports.

September 19, 2022

Assist in water reconnaissance and site preparation.

December 21, 2022

Manage account services through quality checks, service work and other follow-up activities.

January 08, 2023

Enters purchase requisitions and field purchase orders in the City's software system and tracks status of requests.

February 23, 2023

Install and program controllers, pumps, and other needed equipment.

March 05, 2023

Maintains and monitors multi-year calendar for regulatory reporting requirements.

March 09, 2023

Lead assessment of semi-complex product/equipment performance based on field data and recommend modifications and/or improvements.

March 12, 2023

Operates a variety of office and specialized machinery in the performance of job tasks, including computer, printer, typewriter, facsimile machine, copier, calculator, two-way radio, book binder, transcription equipment, telephone.

March 28, 2023

Provides administrative and clerical support to the Public Services Department Operations Divisions and Water Treatment Plant.

April 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Water Treatment Specialist in Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

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58251

75710

66750

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

58378

76071

66958

What is the average salary for Water Treatment Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Water Treatment Specialist in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Water Treatment Specialist ranges from $58,251 to $75,710 with the average base salary of $66,750. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,378 to $76,071 with the average total cash compensation of $66,958.

View Average Salary for Water Treatment Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$66,750	$58,251 - $75,710
Bonus	$208	$127 - $361
Total Pay	$66,958	$58,378 - $76,071

* 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.

Water Treatment Specialist Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,251 - $75,710	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI 0%
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,222 - $75,672	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,064 - $75,468	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,158 - $75,589	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,169 - $75,604	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,128 - $75,551	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, the largest United States city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of Wayne County. The municipality of Detroit had a 2017 estimated population of 673,104, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its co...

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