Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $52,100 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.05
10th percentile $34,690
90th percentile $75,590
Employed locally 140
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,690
    25th
    $42,450
    50th (median)
    $52,100
    75th
    $62,550
    90th
    $75,590

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 21% 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
    Midland, TX $52,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,310
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,300

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,490
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $98,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,740
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,060
    Machinists $63,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Corpus Christi, TX is $25.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.33 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi, TX is 10.6% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,690 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,450.