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

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

Median annual salary $60,820 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.24
10th percentile $46,420
90th percentile $68,400
Employed locally 50
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,420
    25th
    $49,720
    50th (median)
    $60,820
    75th
    $61,770
    90th
    $68,400

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 86% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 14% 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
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,540
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,470
    Akron, OH $59,180

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,750
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,240
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,950
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,450
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Sandusky, OH is $29.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.84 or more per hour.

    Is Sandusky 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 Sandusky, OH is 4.4% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,420 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,720.