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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $51,300 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.66
10th percentile $38,850
90th percentile $67,460
Employed locally 1,870
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,850
    25th
    $46,000
    50th (median)
    $51,300
    75th
    $60,660
    90th
    $67,460

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 41% 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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Dallas, TX is $24.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.67 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas 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 Dallas, TX is 11.9% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,850 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,000.