How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Tulsa?
$49,990a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $24.03 an hour or $4,166 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.03
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 278 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,110Median: $49,990Highest 10%: $62,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $38,750 | $18.63 | |
| Median | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| 75th | $61,430 | $29.53 | |
| 90th | $62,200 | $29.90 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $50,460 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $40,830 |
| Lawton, OK | $40,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Tulsa, OKFrequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $24.03 ($49,990 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Tulsa than the national average?
No: $49,990 against $60,020 nationally, 17% less.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $45,890, so Tulsa pays 9% more.
Where does Tulsa rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
278 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,200 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.