Water Treatment Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Water Treatment Specialist in Chicago, IL is $68,972. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $52,195 to a high of $86,661, with most professionals earning between $60,190 and $78,231.

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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 Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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60190

78231

68972

Average Total Cash Compensation

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60321

78604

69187

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 Chicago, IL. The base salary for Water Treatment Specialist ranges from $60,190 to $78,231 with the average base salary of $68,972. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,321 to $78,604 with the average total cash compensation of $69,187.

View Average Salary for Water Treatment Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,972	$60,190 - $78,231
Bonus	$215	$131 - $373
Total Pay	$69,187	$60,321 - $78,604

* 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 Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,190 - $78,231	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,190 - $78,231	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,120 - $78,140	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,167 - $78,201	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,167 - $78,201	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,932 - $76,596	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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