SOC 51-8031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators — San Antonio
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in San Antonio, TX is $51,630 per year, 14.0% below the national median of $60,020.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in San Antonio, TX is $51,630 per year, 14.0% below the national median of $60,020. Half of workers earn between $46,560 and $64,870. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,400 and the ninetieth at $71,770.
Employment stands at 600, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $61,610. Of the 623 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 348th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,400 | −32.7% |
| 25th | $46,560 | −22.4% |
| Median (50th) | $51,630 | −14.0% |
| 75th | $64,870 | +8.1% |
| 90th | $71,770 | +19.6% |
| Mean | $55,220 | −8.0% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $61,610 | 850 | |
| 2 | Waco | $60,930 | 140 | |
| 3 | Corpus Christi | $54,700 | 120 | |
| 4 | Beaumont | $52,510 | 170 | |
| 5 | Houston | $51,940 | 1,980 | |
| 6 | Dallas | $51,780 | 1,910 | |
| 7 | Sherman | $50,150 | 100 | |
| 8 | El Paso | $50,030 | 270 | |
| 9 | Tyler | $49,860 | 100 | |
| 10 | College Station | $49,770 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Antonio run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $51,630 goes as far as $53,172 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,172US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,630 a year, 14.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,400 to $71,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 600 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $61,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in San Antonio, TX?
The median annual wage is $51,630, or $24.82 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,020, so pay in San Antonio, TX is 14.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in San Antonio, TX earns more than $71,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Austin, at $61,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 600 jobs in this occupation in San Antonio, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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