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

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

Median annual salary $64,800 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.16
10th percentile $44,430
90th percentile $81,610
Employed locally 210
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,430
    25th
    $50,820
    50th (median)
    $64,800
    75th
    $76,510
    90th
    $81,610

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    Machinists $50,250
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northwest Minnesota is $31.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.19 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest 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 Northwest Minnesota is 11.2% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,430 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,820.