Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Minot, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minot, ND

Median annual salary $66,440 +14% vs national
Median hourly $31.94
10th percentile $44,740
90th percentile $74,520
Employed locally 50
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,740
    25th
    $52,630
    50th (median)
    $66,440
    75th
    $66,440
    90th
    $74,520

    Minot economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,195 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 84% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 16% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $83,830
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,640
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $78,020
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $77,800
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $76,240

    Related occupations in Minot, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,070
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36,340
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$39,120
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Minot, ND is $31.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.92 or more per hour.

    Is Minot 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 Minot, ND is 14% above 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,740 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,630.