Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #46 of 50 · MS
21.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,060 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $46,480
Employment 1,150
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,230P25 $37,770 Median $46,480P75 $59,850P90 $64,130
About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Mississippi earn between $35,230 and $64,130. 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 Mississippi is $49,060, about 21.6% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $49,700 | $51,210 | 170 |
| Jackson, MS | $47,070 | $50,200 | 180 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $46,550 | $48,790 | 230 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $45,390 | $49,300 | 140 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $44,680 | $47,120 | 220 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $43,750 | $51,160 | 30 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $43,070 | $44,970 | 100 |
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