Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $41,270 -29.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.84
10th percentile $33,150
90th percentile $50,810
Employed locally 130
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,150
    25th
    $36,360
    50th (median)
    $41,270
    75th
    $50,620
    90th
    $50,810

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 35% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,750
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,010
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,000
    Machinists$48,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Wichita Falls, TX is $19.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.61 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls, TX is 29.2% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,150 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,360.