Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Northeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,250 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.60
10th percentile $41,720
90th percentile $74,980
Employed locally 120
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,720
    25th
    $44,250
    50th (median)
    $53,250
    75th
    $66,550
    90th
    $74,980

    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 Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,190
    Machinists $59,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,200
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northeast Minnesota is $25.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.07 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota 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 Northeast Minnesota is 8.6% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,720 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,250.