Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in North Dakota
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in North Dakota earn a median of $60,470 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,470
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,250; the top 10% earn over $78,940. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in North Dakota
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in North Dakota?
The median is $60,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,250 and the top 10% earn over $78,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 50 (+1% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.