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

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

Median annual salary $63,950 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.74
10th percentile $52,560
90th percentile $78,240
Employed locally 180
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,560
    25th
    $61,030
    50th (median)
    $63,950
    75th
    $75,230
    90th
    $78,240

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,220
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$43,760
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,040
    Machinists$50,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southwest Minnesota is $30.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.42 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Minnesota is 9.8% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $52,560 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,030.