Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Missouri
Ranked #41 of 50 · MO
15% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,190 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $49,940
Employment 3,000
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,600P25 $45,460 Median $49,940P75 $58,400P90 $64,930
About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Missouri earn between $38,600 and $64,930. 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 Missouri is $53,190, about 15% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $57,850 | $61,380 | 1,220 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $52,770 | $56,610 | 740 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $50,960 | $54,380 | 60 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $50,670 | $53,630 | 90 |
| Columbia, MO | $50,270 | $55,040 | 90 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $49,750 | $50,520 | 100 |
| Springfield, MO | $49,270 | $52,700 | 150 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $48,550 | $49,900 | 70 |
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