How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Akron?
$60,410a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $29.04 an hour or $5,034 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.04
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 172 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,210Median: $60,410Highest 10%: $69,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,210 | $23.66 | |
| 25th | $57,170 | $27.49 | |
| Median | $60,410 | $29.04 | |
| 75th | $66,580 | $32.01 | |
| 90th | $69,430 | $33.38 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| Lima, OH | $64,310 |
| Columbus, OH | $63,700 |
| Cleveland, OH | $63,260 |
| Sandusky, OH | $62,790 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $61,460 |
| Dayton, OH | $61,050 |
| Toledo, OH | $58,740 |
| Canton, OH | $52,150 |
| Youngstown, OH | $50,660 |
| Mansfield, OH | $50,610 |
| Weirton, WV | $48,830 |
| Wheeling, WV | $47,330 |
| Huntington, WV | $47,210 |
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Salaries for every job in Akron, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Akron?
The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $29.04 ($60,410 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Akron than the national average?
Yes: $60,410 against $60,020 nationally, 1% more.
How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $59,170, so Akron pays 2% more.
Where does Akron rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
172 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make starting out in Akron?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,430 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.