How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $24.97 an hour or $4,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.97
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 247 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 1,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,180 | $17.88 | |
| 25th | $46,370 | $22.29 | |
| Median | $51,940 | $24.97 | |
| 75th | $61,790 | $29.71 | |
| 90th | $74,920 | $36.02 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| Austin, TX | $61,610 |
| Waco, TX | $60,930 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $54,700 |
| Beaumont, TX | $52,510 |
| Dallas, TX | $51,780 |
| San Antonio, TX | $51,630 |
| Sherman, TX | $50,150 |
| El Paso, TX | $50,030 |
| Tyler, TX | $49,860 |
| College Station, TX | $49,770 |
| Midland, TX | $47,930 |
| Lubbock, TX | $47,320 |
| Longview, TX | $47,190 |
| Abilene, TX | $46,660 |
| Killeen, TX | $46,170 |
| Laredo, TX | $45,150 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $44,840 |
| Amarillo, TX | $43,220 |
| San Angelo, TX | $42,640 |
| Brownsville, TX | $41,470 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,800 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $24.97 ($51,940 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $51,940 against $60,020 nationally, 13% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $49,460, so Houston pays 5% more.
Where does Houston rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
247 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,920 or more.
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.