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

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

Median annual salary $52,090 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.04
10th percentile $40,630
90th percentile $59,520
Employed locally 270
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,630
    25th
    $46,420
    50th (median)
    $52,090
    75th
    $58,940
    90th
    $59,520

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 44% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,310
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,300

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,070
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,460
    Helpers--Production Workers$38,080
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$95,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Midland, TX is $25.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.25 or more per hour.

    Is Midland 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 Midland, TX is 10.6% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,630 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,420.