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

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

Median annual salary $44,730 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $58,570
Employed locally 170
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $37,990
    50th (median)
    $44,730
    75th
    $54,080
    90th
    $58,570

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,320
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $39,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,840
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,010
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southwest Missouri is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.43 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Missouri is 23.2% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,990.