Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $51,890 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.95
10th percentile $43,010
90th percentile $66,410
Employed locally 70
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,010
    25th
    $51,890
    50th (median)
    $51,890
    75th
    $66,410
    90th
    $66,410

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 25% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $76,240
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $66,840
    Jacksonville, NC $65,920
    Jacksonville, FL $64,510
    Jackson, MI $57,250

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Printing Press Operators $40,580
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,850
    Prepress Technicians and Workers $48,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Lawrence, KS is $24.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.63 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence 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 Lawrence, KS is 10.9% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,010 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,890.