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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $37,070 -36.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.82
10th percentile $23,510
90th percentile $48,780
Employed locally 170
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,510
    25th
    $30,570
    50th (median)
    $37,070
    75th
    $45,080
    90th
    $48,780

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 72% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 28% 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 Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$44,060
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$58,720
    Helpers--Production Workers$29,270
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$27,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$34,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Brownsville, TX is $17.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.37 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville 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 Brownsville, TX is 36.4% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,510 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,570.