Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in North Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,900 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.11
10th percentile $32,270
90th percentile $55,770
Employed locally 480
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,270
    25th
    $37,050
    50th (median)
    $43,900
    75th
    $47,610
    90th
    $55,770

    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 Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,360
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,440
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in North Region of Texas is $21.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.74 or more per hour.

    Is North Region of Texas 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 Region of Texas is 24.6% 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 Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,270 per year in North Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,050.