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

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

Median annual salary $35,780 -38.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.20
10th percentile $25,900
90th percentile $52,450
Employed locally 350
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,900
    25th
    $29,220
    50th (median)
    $35,780
    75th
    $46,940
    90th
    $52,450

    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 North Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$57,740
    Helpers--Production Workers$34,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,520
    Dental Laboratory Technicians$45,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in North Arkansas is $17.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.11 or more per hour.

    Is North 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 North Arkansas is 38.6% 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 North Arkansas?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $25,900 per year in North Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,220.