North Dakota Wages 51-8031.00 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

In North Dakota:

  • Workers on average earn $60,470.
  • 10% of workers earn $47,250 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $78,940 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $60,020.
  • 10% of workers earn $39,110 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $91,060 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data .

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$39,110$48,040$60,020$74,780$91,060
North Dakota$47,250$51,130$60,470$72,940$78,940
Bismarck, ND$49,290$54,360$61,530$61,530$74,050
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area$47,250$49,010$60,200$69,220$75,550
Fargo, ND-MN$47,080$58,870$65,970$83,010$83,010
Grand Forks, ND-MN$56,930$56,930$60,160$73,620$81,890
Minot, ND$46,060$46,060$57,320$62,080$72,640
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area$47,950$51,130$60,470$75,410$80,880

In North Dakota:

  • Workers on average earn $29.07 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $22.72 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $37.95 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $28.86 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $18.80 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $43.78 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data .

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$18.80$23.10$28.86$35.95$43.78
North Dakota$22.72$24.58$29.07$35.07$37.95
Bismarck, ND$23.70$26.14$29.58$29.58$35.60
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area$22.72$23.56$28.94$33.28$36.32
Fargo, ND-MN$22.64$28.30$31.72$39.91$39.91
Grand Forks, ND-MN$27.37$27.37$28.92$35.40$39.37
Minot, ND$22.14$22.14$27.56$29.85$34.92
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area$23.05$24.58$29.07$36.25$38.89