Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Arkansas

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arkansas earn a median salary of $38,254 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -34.3% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 2,190 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $32,170 to $45,740 depending on location.

$38,254 Avg median salary in Arkansas
$45,740 Highest paying metro
$32,170 Lowest paying metro
2,190 Employed in Arkansas

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      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in Arkansas

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Little Rock, AR $45,740 $37,550 $58,930 380
      Fayetteville, AR $45,160 $38,080 $52,250 350
      Fort Smith, AR-OK $38,310 $35,740 $47,170 230
      West Arkansas $38,000 $34,910 $48,040 230
      Jonesboro, AR $37,660 $35,880 $47,440 80
      South Arkansas $36,350 $33,470 $45,800 320
      North Arkansas $35,780 $29,220 $46,940 350
      East Arkansas $35,120 $29,230 $37,630 190
      Hot Springs, AR $32,170 $31,630 $43,010 60

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