Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $32,170 -44.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.47
10th percentile $28,090
90th percentile $51,540
Employed locally 60
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,090
    25th
    $31,630
    50th (median)
    $32,170
    75th
    $43,010
    90th
    $51,540

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 42% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $83,260
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,830
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $82,500
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $79,390
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $76,640

    Related occupations in Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $52,020
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $30,140
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,240
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,030
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $26,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Hot Springs, AR is $15.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.40 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs, AR is 44.8% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,090 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,630.