Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $59,180 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.45
10th percentile $47,090
90th percentile $70,870
Employed locally 250
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,090
    25th
    $49,910
    50th (median)
    $59,180
    75th
    $64,490
    90th
    $70,870

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Salinas, CA $90,610

    Nearby metros — Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $62,330
    Lima, OH $62,290
    Columbus, OH $62,170
    Sandusky, OH $60,820
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,540
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,470

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,260
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Akron, OH is $28.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.38 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Akron, OH is 1.6% above the national median of $58,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Akron?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,090 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,910.