How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Minnesota?
$74,670a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Minnesota. That is $35.90 an hour or $6,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.90
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,130Median: $74,670Highest 10%: $87,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,130 | $25.06 | |
| 25th | $62,850 | $30.22 | |
| Median | $74,670 | $35.90 | |
| 75th | $79,590 | $38.26 | |
| 90th | $87,250 | $41.95 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rochester, MN | $78,270 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $77,170 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $74,670 |
| Mankato, MN | $69,830 |
| Fargo, ND | $65,970 |
| Duluth, MN | $65,640 |
| La Crosse, WI | $61,660 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $60,980 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $60,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 3. Washington | $80,800 |
| 4. Connecticut | $78,820 |
| 5. New Jersey | $78,760 |
| 6. Minnesota | $74,670 |
| 7. Colorado | $74,200 |
| 8. Oregon | $69,720 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $68,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $35.90 ($74,670 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $74,670 against $60,020 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Minnesota ranks 6 of 50 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Rochester, MN, with a median of $78,270 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.