SOC 51-8031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators — Texarkana
Texarkana, TX-AR · 10 metro areas compared
At $39,260, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators, 34.6% beneath the national figure of $60,020.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $39,260, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators, 34.6% beneath the national figure of $60,020. Pay ranges from under $33,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $54,840 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,240 to $46,860.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $61,610. Of the 228 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 146th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,830 | −43.6% |
| 25th | $38,240 | −36.3% |
| Median (50th) | $39,260 | −34.6% |
| 75th | $46,860 | −21.9% |
| 90th | $54,840 | −8.6% |
| Mean | $43,290 | −27.9% |
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 | San Antonio | $51,630 | 600 | |
| 8 | Sherman | $50,150 | 100 | |
| 9 | El Paso | $50,030 | 270 | |
| 10 | Tyler | $49,860 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Texarkana run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $39,260 goes as far as $40,433 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,433US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,260 a year, 34.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,830 to $54,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 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 Texarkana, TX?
The median annual wage is $39,260, or $18.88 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 Texarkana, TX is 34.6% 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 Texarkana, TX earns more than $54,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,830 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 40 jobs in this occupation in Texarkana, 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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