Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Northeast Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,610 -35.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.08
10th percentile $30,200
90th percentile $48,320
Employed locally 310
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,200
    25th
    $35,950
    50th (median)
    $37,610
    75th
    $44,720
    90th
    $48,320

    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 Northeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,810
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,670
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$44,690
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$62,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,800
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northeast Oklahoma is $18.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.37 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Oklahoma 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 Northeast Oklahoma is 35.4% 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 Northeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,200 per year in Northeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,950.