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

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

Median annual salary $37,780 -35.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.16
10th percentile $30,000
90th percentile $55,040
Employed locally 650
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,000
    25th
    $35,880
    50th (median)
    $37,780
    75th
    $44,980
    90th
    $55,040

    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 Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,010
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,170
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southeast Oklahoma is $18.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.96 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast 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 Southeast Oklahoma is 35.2% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,000 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,880.