Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Coastal Plains Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,550 -32.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.02
10th percentile $28,660
90th percentile $57,660
Employed locally 340
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,660
    25th
    $36,220
    50th (median)
    $39,550
    75th
    $48,520
    90th
    $57,660

    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

    Related occupations in Coastal Plains Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,620
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$80,430
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,910
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,240
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,930
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$74,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Coastal Plains Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is $19.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.96 or more per hour.

    Is Coastal Plains Region of Texas 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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas is 32.1% 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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,660 per year in Coastal Plains Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,220.