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

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

Median annual salary $38,150 -34.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.34
10th percentile $32,620
90th percentile $50,130
Employed locally 210
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,620
    25th
    $35,110
    50th (median)
    $38,150
    75th
    $47,040
    90th
    $50,130

    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 Northwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,770
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,800
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northwest Oklahoma is $18.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.37 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest 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 Northwest Oklahoma is 34.5% 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 Northwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,620 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,110.