Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Missouri
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Missouri
$52,990
National Median
$58,260
Employment
2,700
Entry Level (10th)
$37,480
Top Earners (90th)
$69,580
How Missouri Compares
Missouri pays $5,270 less than the national median for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss.
There are 0.924 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators jobs per 1,000 workers in Missouri (location quotient: 1.12).
Other States for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $82,100 | 11,260 |
| Nevada | $79,140 | N/A |
| Washington | $78,810 | 1,950 |
| Alaska | $76,910 | 570 |
| New Jersey | $75,200 | 2,040 |
| Connecticut | $74,450 | 750 |
| Minnesota | $70,470 | 2,050 |
| Colorado | $68,220 | 2,410 |
| New Hampshire | $66,240 | 930 |
| Hawaii | $65,800 | 660 |
| Massachusetts | $65,620 | 2,480 |
| Oregon | $64,500 | 1,170 |
| Illinois | $63,790 | 3,870 |
| New York | $63,140 | 5,270 |
| Wisconsin | $62,360 | 2,110 |
| Vermont | $61,530 | 340 |
| Arizona | $61,480 | 3,470 |
| Maine | $60,960 | 660 |
| Wyoming | $60,580 | 710 |
| Delaware | $59,960 | 250 |