Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,040 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.94
10th percentile $43,800
90th percentile $75,400
Employed locally 380
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,800
    25th
    $48,190
    50th (median)
    $56,040
    75th
    $65,140
    90th
    $75,400

    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 East South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,040
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,750
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$37,100
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,070
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in East South Dakota is $26.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.06 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota 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 East South Dakota is 3.8% 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 East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,800 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,190.