Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $59,670 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.69
10th percentile $42,960
90th percentile $75,520
Employed locally 850
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,960
    25th
    $48,410
    50th (median)
    $59,670
    75th
    $64,950
    90th
    $75,520

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Salinas, CA $90,610

    Nearby metros — Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waco, TX $59,010
    Odessa, TX $52,290
    Corpus Christi, TX $52,100
    Midland, TX $52,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,310
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,300

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Austin, TX is $28.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.49 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Austin, TX is 2.4% above the national median of $58,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Austin?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,960 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,410.