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Water Treatment Operator Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$29.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,768/year ($4,231/month) for a single filer
North Dakota ranks 26th of 50 states for Water Treatment Operator pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 550 Water Treatment Operator jobs BLS counts in North Dakota, the typical worker earns $60,470 a year — though pay ranges from $47,250 for newcomers to $78,940 at the top.
Water Treatment Operator pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 550 Water Treatment Operator jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 51-8031, “Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Water Treatment Operator salary of $60,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,768 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $60,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,076 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,626 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,768 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,231 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in North Dakota?
- The median Water Treatment Operator salary in North Dakota is $60,470 per year ($29.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,130 and $72,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Water Treatment Operator in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $60,470, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $50,768 per year ($4,231 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Water Treatment Operator jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 550 Water Treatment Operator jobs in North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota.