Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in West Northwestern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $59,540 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.62
10th percentile $43,820
90th percentile $70,420
Employed locally 310
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,820
    25th
    $50,230
    50th (median)
    $59,540
    75th
    $62,920
    90th
    $70,420

    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 West Northwestern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,230
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,330
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $50,230
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in West Northwestern Ohio is $28.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.20 or more per hour.

    Is West Northwestern 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 West Northwestern Ohio is 2.2% 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 West Northwestern Ohio?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,820 per year in West Northwestern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,230.