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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $48,400 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.27
10th percentile $35,740
90th percentile $70,350
Employed locally 190
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,740
    25th
    $39,050
    50th (median)
    $48,400
    75th
    $59,990
    90th
    $70,350

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 74% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 26% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,670
    Waco, TX $59,010
    Odessa, TX $52,290
    Corpus Christi, TX $52,100
    Midland, TX $52,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,310

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,120
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $97,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,260
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $98,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Beaumont, TX is $23.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.09 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont 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 Beaumont, TX is 16.9% below 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,740 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,050.