Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Kansas
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Kansas earn a median of $46,780 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,780
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,870; the top 10% earn over $66,800. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Kansas
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Kansas?
The median is $46,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,870 and the top 10% earn over $66,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 50 (−22% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.