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

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

Median annual salary $36,350 -37.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.48
10th percentile $28,860
90th percentile $56,220
Employed locally 320
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,860
    25th
    $33,470
    50th (median)
    $36,350
    75th
    $45,800
    90th
    $56,220

    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 South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,810
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,940
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in South Arkansas is $17.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.38 or more per hour.

    Is South 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 South Arkansas is 37.6% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,860 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,470.