Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $46,980 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.59
10th percentile $35,490
90th percentile $63,300
Employed locally 60
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,490
    25th
    $44,470
    50th (median)
    $46,980
    75th
    $58,080
    90th
    $63,300

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 35% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    Modesto, CA $82,790
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $81,730
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,650
    Kokomo, IN $71,230
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $69,730

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,690
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,960
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$41,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,750
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Jefferson City, MO is $22.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.06 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City, MO is 19.4% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,490 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,470.