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

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

Median annual salary $56,900 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.35
10th percentile $43,390
90th percentile $73,400
Employed locally 380
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,390
    25th
    $45,920
    50th (median)
    $56,900
    75th
    $63,840
    90th
    $73,400

    Toledo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,749 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 89% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 11% 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
    Sandusky, OH $60,820
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,540
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,470

    Related occupations in Toledo, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$50,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,390
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,530
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$45,090
    Machinists$65,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Toledo, OH is $27.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.43 or more per hour.

    Is Toledo 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 Toledo, OH is 2.3% 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 Toledo?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,390 per year in Toledo, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,920.