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Water Treatment Operator Salary in Kansas (2026)
$22.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,446/year ($3,120/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 45th of 50 states for Water Treatment Operator pay, with a median about 22% below the national average. Of the 1,560 Water Treatment Operator jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $46,780 a year — though pay ranges from $35,870 for newcomers to $66,800 at the top.
Water Treatment Operator pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,560 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Kansas (occupation code 51-8031, “Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Water Treatment Operator salary of $46,780 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,446 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $46,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,434 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,579 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$2,322 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,446 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,120 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in Kansas?
- The median Water Treatment Operator salary in Kansas is $46,780 per year ($22.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,830 and $56,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Water Treatment Operator in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $46,780, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $37,446 per year ($3,120 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Water Treatment Operator jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 1,560 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Kansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Kansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Kansas.