Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in North Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • North Dakota
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in North Dakota earn a median salary of $60,717 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.2% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 580 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across North Dakota, with salaries ranging from $53,760 to $66,840 depending on location.
$60,717
Avg median salary in North Dakota
$66,840
Highest paying metro
$53,760
Lowest paying metro
580
Employed in North Dakota
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in North Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $66,840 | $52,440 | $66,840 | 80 |
| Minot, ND | $66,440 | $52,630 | $66,440 | 50 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $63,960 | $52,870 | $78,700 | 70 |
| Bismarck, ND | $59,540 | $52,610 | $59,540 | 50 |
| East North Dakota | $53,760 | $50,380 | $73,490 | — |
| West North Dakota | $53,760 | $50,380 | $73,570 | 330 |