Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $39,170 -32.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.83
10th percentile $32,210
90th percentile $59,370
Employed locally 70
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,210
    25th
    $35,630
    50th (median)
    $39,170
    75th
    $52,200
    90th
    $59,370

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 29% 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 Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,170
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,000
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,250
    Production Workers, All Other $43,300
    Machinists $50,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Texarkana, TX-AR is $18.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.36 or more per hour.

    Is Texarkana 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 Texarkana, TX-AR is 32.8% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,210 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,630.