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 |