Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Missouri

Median Salary

$49,940

per year

Hourly Rate

$24.01

per hour

Employment

3,000

in Missouri

vs. National Avg

-16.8%

National: $60,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,020, Missouri pays 16.8% LESS for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$56,366

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

88.6

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

25%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Missouri

10th

$38,600

25th

$45,460

Median

$49,940

75th

$58,400

90th

$64,930

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).