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

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

Median annual salary $49,100 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.61
10th percentile $39,660
90th percentile $74,220
Employed locally 400
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,660
    25th
    $46,110
    50th (median)
    $49,100
    75th
    $61,770
    90th
    $74,220

    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 South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,570
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,850
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $35,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,420
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in West South Dakota is $23.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.24 or more per hour.

    Is West South 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 South Dakota is 15.7% 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 South Dakota?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,660 per year in West South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,110.