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

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

Median annual salary $46,090 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $35,870
90th percentile $58,940
Employed locally 240
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,870
    25th
    $36,540
    50th (median)
    $46,090
    75th
    $57,950
    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 Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,590
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,350
    Sewing Machine Operators $27,650
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $35,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southeast Missouri is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.40 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast 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 Southeast Missouri is 20.9% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,870 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,540.