Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Minnesota
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Minnesota earn a median salary of $67,129 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +15.2% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 2,060 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $53,250 to $75,400 depending on location.
$67,129
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$75,400
Highest paying metro
$53,250
Lowest paying metro
2,060
Employed in Minnesota
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | $75,400 | $64,610 | $88,710 | 90 |
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $74,680 | $66,380 | $78,780 | 900 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $72,080 | $64,800 | $72,440 | 90 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $70,320 | $61,450 | $77,450 | 180 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $64,840 | $58,950 | $72,060 | 220 |
| Mankato, MN | $64,840 | $61,360 | $75,470 | 70 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $64,800 | $50,820 | $76,510 | 210 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $63,950 | $61,030 | $75,230 | 180 |
| Northeast Minnesota | $53,250 | $44,250 | $66,550 | 120 |