How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Texas?
$49,460a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Texas. That is $23.78 an hour or $4,122 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.78
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 10,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,550Median: $49,460Highest 10%: $70,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $41,740 | $20.07 | |
| Median | $49,460 | $23.78 | |
| 75th | $60,810 | $29.24 | |
| 90th | $70,270 | $33.78 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $61,610 |
| Waco, TX | $60,930 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $54,700 |
| Beaumont, TX | $52,510 |
| Houston, TX | $51,940 |
| 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 |
| Victoria, TX | $47,280 |
| 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 |
| Texarkana, TX | $39,260 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 38. North Carolina | $51,680 |
| 39. Tennessee | $50,670 |
| 40. Missouri | $49,940 |
| 41. Texas | $49,460 |
| 42. Georgia | $48,930 |
| 43. New Mexico | $48,190 |
| 44. West Virginia | $47,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $23.78 ($49,460 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $49,460 against $60,020 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Texas rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Texas ranks 41 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $61,610 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.