How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Kansas?
$46,780a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Kansas. That is $22.49 an hour or $3,898 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.49
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,870Median: $46,780Highest 10%: $66,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,870 | $17.25 | |
| 25th | $40,830 | $19.63 | |
| Median | $46,780 | $22.49 | |
| 75th | $56,240 | $27.04 | |
| 90th | $66,800 | $32.12 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawrence, KS | $60,530 |
| Kansas City, MO | $52,770 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $50,670 |
| Joplin, MO | $49,750 |
| Topeka, KS | $48,570 |
| Manhattan, KS | $47,490 |
| Wichita, KS | $45,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 42. Georgia | $48,930 |
| 43. New Mexico | $48,190 |
| 44. West Virginia | $47,560 |
| 45. Kansas | $46,780 |
| 46. Mississippi | $46,480 |
| 47. Louisiana | $46,210 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $45,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $22.49 ($46,780 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $46,780 against $60,020 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Kansas rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Kansas ranks 45 of 50 states.
Which city in Kansas pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Lawrence, KS, with a median of $60,530 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.