Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Kansas
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Kansas earn a median salary of $42,283 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -27.4% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 5,170 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $35,120 to $51,890 depending on location.
$42,283
Avg median salary in Kansas
$51,890
Highest paying metro
$35,120
Lowest paying metro
5,170
Employed in Kansas
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inWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $51,890 | $51,890 | $66,410 | 70 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $51,290 | $47,190 | $61,820 | 790 |
| Kansas | $46,090 | $38,150 | $49,510 | 570 |
| Manhattan, KS | $46,050 | $41,140 | $54,830 | 70 |
| Wichita, KS | $43,570 | $39,240 | $54,080 | 230 |
| Topeka, KS | $42,660 | $39,240 | $54,920 | 110 |
| Arkansas | $38,310 | $34,770 | $47,700 | 2,240 |
| West Arkansas | $38,000 | $34,910 | $48,040 | 230 |
| South Arkansas | $36,350 | $33,470 | $45,800 | 320 |
| North Arkansas | $35,780 | $29,220 | $46,940 | 350 |
| East Arkansas | $35,120 | $29,230 | $37,630 | 190 |