How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Canton?

$52,150a year

Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area. That is $25.07 an hour or $4,346 a month.

Hourly: $25.07
Vs. national median: -13%
Rank among cities: 246 of 367
Jobs in the area: 210

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $42,640Median: $52,150Highest 10%: $69,040

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$42,640	$20.50
25th	$50,520	$24.29
Median	$52,150	$25.07
75th	$59,670	$28.69
90th	$69,040	$33.19

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
Akron, OH	$60,410
Toledo, OH	$58,740
Youngstown, OH	$50,660
Mansfield, OH	$50,610
Weirton, WV	$48,830
Wheeling, WV	$47,330
Huntington, WV	$47,210

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Related jobs in Canton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$71,310
Grinding	$67,210
Heat Treating Equipment Setter	$67,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$64,020
Tool and Die Maker	$59,000
Machinist	$57,040
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender	$55,080
Separating	$53,690
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter	$53,670
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter	$52,330

Salaries for every job in Canton, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Canton?

The median hourly pay in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area is $25.07 ($52,150 a year).

Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Canton than the national average?

No: $52,150 against $60,020 nationally, 13% less.

How does Canton compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $59,170, so Canton pays 12% less.

Where does Canton rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?

246 of 367 metro areas with data.

How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make starting out in Canton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,040 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.