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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Texas
Ranked #42 of 50 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Texas earn between $36,550 and $70,270. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Texas is $51,920, about 17% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $61,610 | $60,450 | 850 |
| Waco, TX | $60,930 | $52,940 | 140 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $54,700 | $57,120 | 120 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $52,510 | $59,760 | 170 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $51,940 | $55,330 | 1,980 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $51,780 | $54,990 | 1,910 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $51,630 | $55,220 | 600 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $50,150 | $50,800 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Texas?
The median water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Texas is $49,460 per year (mean $51,920), and about 80% earn between $36,550 and $70,270.
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $51,920 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
Texas ranks #42 of 50 states for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators pay. Its mean salary of $51,920 is about 17% below the U.S. average of $62,540.
Which metro areas in Texas pay water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($61,610), Waco, TX ($60,930), Corpus Christi, TX ($54,700), by median annual wage.
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