How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Oklahoma?
$45,890a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Oklahoma. That is $22.06 an hour or $3,824 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.06
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,250Median: $45,890Highest 10%: $63,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| 25th | $38,130 | $18.33 | |
| Median | $45,890 | $22.06 | |
| 75th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 90th | $63,040 | $30.31 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $50,460 |
| Tulsa, OK | $49,990 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $40,830 |
| Lawton, OK | $40,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 45. Kansas | $46,780 |
| 46. Mississippi | $46,480 |
| 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 Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $22.06 ($45,890 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $45,890 against $60,020 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Oklahoma ranks 48 of 50 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Oklahoma City, OK, with a median of $50,460 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.