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

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

Median annual salary $70,320 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.81
10th percentile $53,010
90th percentile $81,620
Employed locally 180
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,010
    25th
    $61,450
    50th (median)
    $70,320
    75th
    $77,450
    90th
    $81,620

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $40,750
    Food Batchmakers $34,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,140
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southeast Minnesota is $33.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.55 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast 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 Southeast Minnesota is 20.7% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $53,010 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,450.