Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Kansas
Ranked #45 of 50 · KS
21.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,290 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $46,780
Employment 1,560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,870P25 $40,830 Median $46,780P75 $56,240P90 $66,800
About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Kansas earn between $35,870 and $66,800. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Kansas is $49,290, about 21.2% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $60,530 | $57,320 | 80 |
| Topeka, KS | $48,570 | $49,310 | 100 |
| Manhattan, KS | $47,490 | $50,530 | 70 |
| Wichita, KS | $45,890 | $49,700 | 210 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $43,430 | $45,560 | 730 |
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