Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $59,010 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.37
10th percentile $38,310
90th percentile $60,930
Employed locally 120
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,310
    25th
    $43,640
    50th (median)
    $59,010
    75th
    $59,010
    90th
    $60,930

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 92% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 8% 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
    Odessa, TX $52,290
    Corpus Christi, TX $52,100
    Midland, TX $52,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,310
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,300

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,710
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,120
    Food Batchmakers $34,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Waco, TX is $28.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.56 or more per hour.

    Is Waco 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 Waco, TX is 1.3% above 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,310 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,640.