Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in San Angelo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Angelo, TX

Median annual salary $41,260 -29.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.84
10th percentile $39,340
90th percentile $50,750
Employed locally 60
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,340
    25th
    $39,340
    50th (median)
    $41,260
    75th
    $45,900
    90th
    $50,750

    San Angelo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,037 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 38% 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
    Midland, TX $52,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,310

    Related occupations in San Angelo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,180
    Production Workers, All Other $44,060
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,190
    Machinists $47,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in San Angelo, TX is $19.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.65 or more per hour.

    Is San Angelo 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 San Angelo, TX is 29.2% 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 San Angelo?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,340 per year in San Angelo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,340.