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Water Treatment Operator Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$35.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,806/year ($4,817/month) for a single filer
Minnesota ranks 6th of 50 states for Water Treatment Operator pay, with a median about 24% above the national average. Of the 2,290 Water Treatment Operator jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $74,670 a year — though pay ranges from $52,130 for newcomers to $87,250 at the top.
Water Treatment Operator pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $87,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,290 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 51-8031, “Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Water Treatment Operator salary of $74,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,806 — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
| Gross (median) | $74,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,597 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,712 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$3,554 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,806 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,817 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in Minnesota?
- The median Water Treatment Operator salary in Minnesota is $74,670 per year ($35.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,850 and $79,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Water Treatment Operator in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $74,670, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $57,806 per year ($4,817 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
- How many Water Treatment Operator jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 2,290 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.