Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Oklahoma
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Oklahoma earn a median of $45,890 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,890
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,280
Pay range in Oklahoma
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,250; the top 10% earn over $63,040. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
States ranked near Oklahoma
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Oklahoma
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Oklahoma?
The median is $45,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,250 and the top 10% earn over $63,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oklahoma a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 50 (−24% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.