Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,580 -8% vs national
Median hourly $25.76
10th percentile $38,510
90th percentile $72,140
Employed locally 230
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,510
    25th
    $46,620
    50th (median)
    $53,580
    75th
    $59,270
    90th
    $72,140

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,430
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,930
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Eastern Ohio is $25.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.41 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio 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 Eastern Ohio is 8% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,510 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,620.