Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Ohio
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Ohio earn a median salary of $56,955 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.2% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 5,670 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $49,000 to $62,330 depending on location.
$56,955
Avg median salary in Ohio
$62,330
Highest paying metro
$49,000
Lowest paying metro
5,670
Employed in Ohio
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $62,330 | $51,900 | $69,710 | 950 |
| Lima, OH | $62,290 | $49,640 | $62,290 | 60 |
| Columbus, OH | $62,170 | $50,870 | $70,180 | 660 |
| Sandusky, OH | $60,820 | $49,720 | $61,770 | 50 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $59,540 | $50,230 | $62,920 | 310 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $59,470 | $47,330 | $65,440 | 1,010 |
| Akron, OH | $59,180 | $49,910 | $64,490 | 250 |
| Dayton, OH | $59,070 | $48,700 | $63,540 | 430 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $58,080 | $50,020 | $59,590 | 410 |
| Toledo, OH | $56,900 | $45,920 | $63,840 | 380 |
| Eastern Ohio | $53,580 | $46,620 | $59,270 | 230 |
| Southern Ohio | $52,310 | $45,680 | $62,380 | 330 |
| Canton, OH | $50,520 | $48,930 | $57,170 | 220 |
| Youngstown, OH | $49,070 | $39,000 | $59,380 | 300 |
| Mansfield, OH | $49,000 | $48,310 | $53,090 | 80 |