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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $43,190 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.77
10th percentile $36,710
90th percentile $50,880
Employed locally 70
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,710
    25th
    $36,710
    50th (median)
    $43,190
    75th
    $46,330
    90th
    $50,880

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 31% 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 Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $29,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $31,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $53,440
    Bakers $28,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $41,980
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $29,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Laredo, TX is $20.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.02 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo 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 Laredo, TX is 25.9% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,710 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,710.