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

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

Median annual salary $36,930 -36.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.76
10th percentile $31,400
90th percentile $47,340
Employed locally 170
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,400
    25th
    $35,050
    50th (median)
    $36,930
    75th
    $43,140
    90th
    $47,340

    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 Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,030
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,980
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $35,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,310
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southwest Oklahoma is $17.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.22 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Oklahoma is 36.6% 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 Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,400 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,050.