Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Ohio

Ranked #32 of 50 · OH

5.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,990 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $59,170
Employment 5,870

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $45,350P25 $48,980 Median $59,170P75 $65,670P90 $75,200

About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Ohio earn between $45,350 and $75,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Ohio
$58,990
U.S. average
$62,540

The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Ohio is $58,990, about 5.7% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Ohio

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Lima, OH $64,310 $62,050 50
Columbus, OH $63,700 $63,260 730
Cleveland, OH $63,260 $62,690 1,020
Sandusky, OH $62,790 $62,090 70
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,460 $59,230 960
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $61,050 $59,550 410
Akron, OH $60,410 $60,930 240
Toledo, OH $58,740 $58,740 430

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Ohio?

The median water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Ohio is $59,170 per year (mean $58,990), and about 80% earn between $45,350 and $75,200.

How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make per hour in Ohio?

Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $58,990 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Ohio a high-paying state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?

Ohio ranks #32 of 50 states for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators pay. Its mean salary of $58,990 is about 5.7% below the U.S. average of $62,540.

Which metro areas in Ohio pay water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Ohio for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are Lima, OH ($64,310), Columbus, OH ($63,700), Cleveland, OH ($63,260), by median annual wage.

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