Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $64,460 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.99
10th percentile $43,060
90th percentile $78,860
Employed locally 50
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,060
    25th
    $57,760
    50th (median)
    $64,460
    75th
    $64,460
    90th
    $78,860

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 91% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 9% 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
    Bozeman, MT $65,590
    Great Falls, MT $61,460
    Billings, MT $58,630
    Helena, MT $57,770
    Binghamton, NY $54,240
    Sumter, SC $41,900

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,750
    Bakers $35,690
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $38,420
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,510
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $42,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Missoula, MT is $30.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.14 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula 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 Missoula, MT is 10.6% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,060 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,760.