Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Arkansas
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Arkansas earn an average of $45,590 a year. That is $16,950 (27%) less than the U.S. average of $62,540. The best-paying metro area is Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $58,660.
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Average pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Arkansas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $62,540 | $30.07 |
| Arkansas | $45,590 | $21.92 |
| Tennessee | $53,790 | $25.86 |
| Missouri | $53,190 | $25.57 |
| Texas | $51,920 | $24.96 |
| Mississippi | $49,060 | $23.59 |
| Louisiana | $48,160 | $23.15 |
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Average pay, Arkansas, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Arkansas?
The average is $45,590 a year, and the median is $44,320. That is $16,950 (27%) less than the U.S. average of $62,540.
What is the hourly wage in Arkansas?
$21.92 an hour on average; the median is $21.31.
Where in Arkansas do they earn the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($58,660), followed by Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR ($50,220). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Hot Springs, AR ($38,400).
How does Arkansas rank?
Arkansas ranks #50 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.