Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in North Dakota

Ranked #23 of 50 · ND

0.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $62,080 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $60,470
Employment 550

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $47,250P25 $51,130 Median $60,470P75 $72,940P90 $78,940

About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in North Dakota earn between $47,250 and $78,940. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

North Dakota
$62,080
U.S. average
$62,540

The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in North Dakota is $62,080, about 0.7% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in North Dakota

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Fargo, ND-MN $65,970 $68,520 80
Bismarck, ND $61,530 $60,340 60
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $60,470 $63,240 210
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $60,200 $60,590 90
Grand Forks, ND-MN $60,160 $65,280 80
Minot, ND $57,320 $56,790 70

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in North Dakota?

The median water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in North Dakota is $60,470 per year (mean $62,080), and about 80% earn between $47,250 and $78,940.

How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make per hour in North Dakota?

Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $62,080 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is North Dakota a high-paying state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?

North Dakota ranks #23 of 50 states for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators pay. Its mean salary of $62,080 is about 0.7% below the U.S. average of $62,540.

Which metro areas in North Dakota pay water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in North Dakota for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are Fargo, ND-MN ($65,970), Bismarck, ND ($61,530), West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area ($60,470), by median annual wage.

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