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

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

Median annual salary $52,310 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.15
10th percentile $37,810
90th percentile $77,710
Employed locally 330
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,810
    25th
    $45,680
    50th (median)
    $52,310
    75th
    $62,380
    90th
    $77,710

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,230
    Machinists $43,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southern Ohio is $25.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.18 or more per hour.

    Is Southern 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 Southern Ohio is 10.2% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,810 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,680.