MO · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 51-8031

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Missouri

Median Annual Salary $52,990 -9% below national average (national: $58,260)
$53,900Mean Annual
$25Median Hourly
2,700Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$52,990
$37,480
10th pct.
$69,580
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$37,480$18.02
25th percentile$45,510$21.88
50th percentile (median)$52,990$25.48
75th percentile$58,860$28.30
90th percentile (top earners)$69,580$33.45
Mean (average)$53,900$25.91

How Missouri Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Missouri
Missouri (current) $52,990
California $82,100 +55%
Nevada $79,140 +49%
Washington $78,810 +49%
Alaska $76,910 +45%
New Jersey $75,200 +42%
Connecticut $74,450 +40%
Minnesota $70,470 +33%
Colorado $68,220 +29%

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Related Occupations in Missouri

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $53,000 2,270
Healthcare Social Workers $53,060 4,630
Teachers and Instructors, All Other $53,100 1,830
Computer User Support Specialists $52,730 15,570
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $53,410 880
Roofers $53,430 2,050

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Missouri?

The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Missouri is $53,900 per year. The median (middle) salary is $52,990 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Missouri?

Entry-level water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss (10th percentile) in Missouri typically earn around $37,480 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $45,510 per year.

What is the highest Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Missouri?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Missouri make approximately $69,580 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $58,860 per year.

How does the Missouri Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary compare to the national average?

The median water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Missouri is $52,990, which is -9% below national average of $58,260.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes