Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in North Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,430 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $35,970
90th percentile $58,940
Employed locally 390
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,970
    25th
    $40,440
    50th (median)
    $48,430
    75th
    $58,130
    90th
    $58,940

    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

    Related occupations in North Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,340
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,700
    Machinists $44,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in North Missouri is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.68 or more per hour.

    Is North Missouri 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 North Missouri is 16.9% below 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 North Missouri?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,970 per year in North Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,440.