Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Arkansas
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arkansas earn a median of $44,320 a year, −26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,010
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,480; the top 10% earn over $61,780. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Arkansas
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Arkansas?
The median is $44,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,480 and the top 10% earn over $61,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 50 (−26% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.