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

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

Median annual salary $45,780 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.01
10th percentile $34,350
90th percentile $60,100
Employed locally 70
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,350
    25th
    $39,370
    50th (median)
    $45,780
    75th
    $51,020
    90th
    $60,100

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 27% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$33,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,450
    Bakers$34,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,930
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$28,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Lubbock, TX is $22.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.04 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock 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 Lubbock, TX is 21.4% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,350 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,370.