Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Arkansas

Ranked #50 of 50 · AR

27.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,590 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $44,320
Employment 2,010

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $31,480P25 $37,150 Median $44,320P75 $52,620P90 $61,780

About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Arkansas earn between $31,480 and $61,780. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Arkansas
$45,590
U.S. average
$62,540

The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Arkansas is $45,590, about 27.1% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Arkansas

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $49,280 $50,220 310
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $47,420 $49,950 400
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $43,420 $45,440 200
Fort Smith, AR-OK $40,830 $43,890 190
Jonesboro, AR $39,570 $43,560 80
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $39,070 $43,560 290
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $38,910 $42,740 290
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $37,470 $41,470 170

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Arkansas?

The median water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Arkansas is $44,320 per year (mean $45,590), and about 80% earn between $31,480 and $61,780.

How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make per hour in Arkansas?

Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $45,590 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Arkansas a high-paying state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?

Arkansas ranks #50 of 50 states for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators pay. Its mean salary of $45,590 is about 27.1% below the U.S. average of $62,540.

Which metro areas in Arkansas pay water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR ($49,280), Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR ($47,420), West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area ($43,420), by median annual wage.

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