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Water Treatment Operator Salary in Texas (2026)
$23.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,921/year ($3,493/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 41st of 50 states for Water Treatment Operator pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 10,520 Water Treatment Operator jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $49,460 a year — though pay ranges from $36,550 for newcomers to $70,270 at the top.
Water Treatment Operator pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $70,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,520 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Texas (occupation code 51-8031, “Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Water Treatment Operator salary of $49,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $41,921 — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
| Gross (median) | $49,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,755 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,784 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,921 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,493 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in Texas?
- The median Water Treatment Operator salary in Texas is $49,460 per year ($23.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,740 and $60,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Water Treatment Operator in Texas?
- On the median salary of $49,460, a single filer in Texas takes home about $41,921 per year ($3,493 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
- How many Water Treatment Operator jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 10,520 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.