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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $50,520 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.29
10th percentile $41,070
90th percentile $61,940
Employed locally 220
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,070
    25th
    $48,930
    50th (median)
    $50,520
    75th
    $57,170
    90th
    $61,940

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 23% 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 Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,320
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,350
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $46,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Canton, OH is $24.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.19 or more per hour.

    Is Canton 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 Canton, OH is 13.3% below 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,070 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,930.