Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $48,050 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.10
10th percentile $34,980
90th percentile $60,190
Employed locally 650
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,980
    25th
    $37,500
    50th (median)
    $48,050
    75th
    $59,040
    90th
    $60,190

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,750
    Kokomo, IN $71,230
    Enid, OK $48,970
    Oklahoma City, OK $48,970
    Roanoke, VA $47,640
    Oklahoma $41,380

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,710
    Machinists $53,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Tulsa, OK is $23.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.91 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa 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 Tulsa, OK is 17.5% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,980 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,500.