Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $59,060 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.40
10th percentile $48,240
90th percentile $74,400
Employed locally 160
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,240
    25th
    $51,160
    50th (median)
    $59,060
    75th
    $64,920
    90th
    $74,400

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 27% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $60,820
    Rapid City, SD $50,000
    Gadsden, AL $49,750

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,730
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,950
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,370
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $51,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $28.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.93 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 1.4% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,240 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,160.