Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $42,660 -26.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.51
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $65,730
Employed locally 110
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $39,240
    50th (median)
    $42,660
    75th
    $54,920
    90th
    $65,730

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 37% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $76,240
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $66,840
    Jacksonville, NC $65,920
    Jacksonville, FL $64,510
    Jackson, MI $57,250

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Food Batchmakers $55,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,960
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Topeka, KS is $20.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.00 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka 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 Topeka, KS is 26.8% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,240.