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Water Treatment Operator Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$22.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,667/year ($3,139/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 46th of 50 states for Water Treatment Operator pay, with a median about 23% below the national average. Of the 1,150 Water Treatment Operator jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $46,480 a year — though pay ranges from $35,230 for newcomers to $64,130 at the top.
Water Treatment Operator pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,130 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,150 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 51-8031, “Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Water Treatment Operator salary of $46,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,667 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $46,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,398 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,556 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,859 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,667 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,139 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in Mississippi?
- The median Water Treatment Operator salary in Mississippi is $46,480 per year ($22.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,770 and $59,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Water Treatment Operator in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $46,480, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $37,667 per year ($3,139 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Water Treatment Operator jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 1,150 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.