Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,330 -17% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $35,380
90th percentile $58,940
Employed locally 210
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,380
    25th
    $37,620
    50th (median)
    $48,330
    75th
    $57,950
    90th
    $58,940

    Top-paying metros for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Salinas, CA $90,610

    Related occupations in Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,310
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,000
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49,040
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$35,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Central Missouri is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.86 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Central Missouri is 17% below the national median of $58,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,380 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,620.