How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Arkansas?
$44,320a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Arkansas. That is $21.31 an hour or $3,693 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.31
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,480Median: $44,320Highest 10%: $61,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,480 | $15.13 | |
| 25th | $37,150 | $17.86 | |
| Median | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| 75th | $52,620 | $25.30 | |
| 90th | $61,780 | $29.70 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $54,460 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $49,280 |
| Little Rock, AR | $47,420 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $40,830 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $39,570 |
| Texarkana, TX | $39,260 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $35,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 47. Louisiana | $46,210 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $45,890 |
| 49. Kentucky | $45,430 |
| 50. Arkansas | $44,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $21.31 ($44,320 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $44,320 against $60,020 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Arkansas ranks 50 of 50 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $54,460 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.