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

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

Median annual salary $62,290 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.95
10th percentile $42,630
90th percentile $71,840
Employed locally 60
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,630
    25th
    $49,640
    50th (median)
    $62,290
    75th
    $62,290
    90th
    $71,840

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 100% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 0% above 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
    Columbus, OH $62,170
    Sandusky, OH $60,820
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,540
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,470
    Akron, OH $59,180

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,340
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,930
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$61,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$83,100
    Food Batchmakers$47,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Lima, OH is $29.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.70 or more per hour.

    Is Lima 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 Lima, OH is 6.9% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,630 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,640.