Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Minnesota
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Minnesota earn an average of $71,490 a year. That is $8,950 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $62,540. The best-paying metro area is Rochester, MN at $77,780.
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Average pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Minnesota vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $62,540 | $30.07 |
| Minnesota | $71,490 | $34.37 |
| Wisconsin | $64,070 | $30.80 |
| North Dakota | $62,080 | $29.85 |
| Iowa | $60,790 | $29.23 |
| South Dakota | $55,750 | $26.80 |
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Average pay, Minnesota, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Minnesota?
The average is $71,490 a year, and the median is $74,670. That is $8,950 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $62,540.
What is the hourly wage in Minnesota?
$34.37 an hour on average; the median is $35.90.
Where in Minnesota do they earn the most?
Rochester, MN ($77,780), followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($74,600). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Sioux Falls, SD-MN ($59,230).
How does Minnesota rank?
Minnesota ranks #9 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.