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How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Sioux Falls?

$60,980a year

Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area. That is $29.32 an hour or $5,082 a month.

Hourly
$29.32
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
158 of 367
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,580Median: $60,980Highest 10%: $76,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,580$22.39
25th$51,740$24.88
Median$60,980$29.32
75th$64,940$31.22
90th$76,810$36.93

Other cities in South Dakota

Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.

Sioux City, IA$59,760
Rapid City, SD$57,780
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Related jobs in Sioux Falls

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,250
Plant and System Operator$60,650
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$59,270
Welder$55,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$52,220
Machinist$52,000
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,310
Printing Press Operator$47,320
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$47,020
Coating$46,590
Salaries for every job in Sioux Falls, SD

Frequently asked questions

How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Sioux Falls?

The median hourly pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area is $29.32 ($60,980 a year).

Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Sioux Falls than the national average?

Yes: $60,980 against $60,020 nationally, 2% more.

How does Sioux Falls compare with the rest of South Dakota?

The median in South Dakota is $53,370, so Sioux Falls pays 14% more.

Where does Sioux Falls rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?

158 of 367 metro areas with data.

How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make starting out in Sioux Falls?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,810 or more.

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.