Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,120 -39.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.88
10th percentile $27,170
90th percentile $46,020
Employed locally 190
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,170
    25th
    $29,230
    50th (median)
    $35,120
    75th
    $37,630
    90th
    $46,020

    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 East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$44,990
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,330
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,390
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,120
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$39,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in East Arkansas is $16.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.83 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas 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 East Arkansas is 39.7% 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,170 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,230.