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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $59,070 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.40
10th percentile $42,120
90th percentile $73,320
Employed locally 430
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,120
    25th
    $48,700
    50th (median)
    $59,070
    75th
    $63,540
    90th
    $73,320

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 85% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 15% 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 Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,620
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,050
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$41,220
    Machinists$58,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Dayton, OH is $28.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.17 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton 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 Dayton, OH is 1.4% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,120 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,700.