Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Mississippi earn a median salary of $44,561 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -23.5% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 1,090 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $39,860 to $47,410 depending on location.
$44,561
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$47,410
Highest paying metro
$39,860
Lowest paying metro
1,090
Employed in Mississippi
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper East Mississippi | $47,410 | $37,960 | $58,860 | 270 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $46,740 | $35,790 | $57,230 | 90 |
| Jackson, MS | $46,340 | $36,080 | $55,440 | 150 |
| Gulfport, MS | $44,500 | $36,060 | $48,530 | 160 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $44,420 | $34,960 | $59,270 | 210 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $42,660 | $38,370 | $58,070 | 30 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $39,860 | $31,790 | $57,920 | 180 |