Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,090 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $33,840
90th percentile $56,090
Employed locally 570
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,840
    25th
    $38,150
    50th (median)
    $46,090
    75th
    $49,510
    90th
    $56,090

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$46,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Kansas is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.47 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas 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 Kansas is 20.9% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,840 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,150.