OK · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 51-8031

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual Salary $41,380 -29% below national average (national: $58,260)
$44,230Mean Annual
$20Median Hourly
2,750Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$41,380
$32,700
10th pct.
$60,190
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$32,700$15.72
25th percentile$36,250$17.43
50th percentile (median)$41,380$19.89
75th percentile$49,380$23.74
90th percentile (top earners)$60,190$28.94
Mean (average)$44,230$21.27

How Oklahoma Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Oklahoma
Oklahoma (current) $41,380
California $82,100 +98%
Nevada $79,140 +91%
Washington $78,810 +90%
Alaska $76,910 +86%
New Jersey $75,200 +82%
Connecticut $74,450 +80%
Minnesota $70,470 +70%
Colorado $68,220 +65%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Oklahoma?

The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Oklahoma is $44,230 per year. The median (middle) salary is $41,380 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Oklahoma?

Entry-level water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss (10th percentile) in Oklahoma typically earn around $32,700 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $36,250 per year.

What is the highest Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Oklahoma?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Oklahoma make approximately $60,190 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $49,380 per year.

How does the Oklahoma Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary compare to the national average?

The median water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Oklahoma is $41,380, which is -29% below national average of $58,260.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes