Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in West North Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,760 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.85
10th percentile $49,570
90th percentile $80,650
Employed locally 330
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,570
    25th
    $50,380
    50th (median)
    $53,760
    75th
    $73,570
    90th
    $80,650

    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 West North Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,510
    Gas Plant Operators $97,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $80,460
    Bakers $41,980
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $99,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in West North Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in West North Dakota is $25.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.89 or more per hour.

    Is West North Dakota 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 West North Dakota is 7.7% 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 West North Dakota?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,570 per year in West North Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,380.