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

$59,170a year

Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Ohio. That is $28.45 an hour or $4,931 a month.

Hourly: $28.45
Vs. national median: -1%
Rank among states: 30 of 50
Jobs in the state: 5,870

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $45,350Median: $59,170Highest 10%: $75,200

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$45,350	$21.80
25th	$48,980	$23.55
Median	$59,170	$28.45
75th	$65,670	$31.57
90th	$75,200	$36.15

Cities in Ohio

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

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
Canton, OH	$52,150
Youngstown, OH	$50,660
Mansfield, OH	$50,610
Weirton, WV	$48,830
Wheeling, WV	$47,330
Huntington, WV	$47,210

Salaries for every job in Ohio

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.

27. Alaska	$60,160
28. Virginia	$59,420
29. Michigan	$59,270
30. Ohio	$59,170
31. Florida	$59,030
32. Montana	$58,040
33. Indiana	$53,540

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in Ohio is $28.45 ($59,170 a year).

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

No: $59,170 against $60,020 nationally, 1% less.

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

Ohio ranks 30 of 50 states.

Which city in Ohio pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?

Lima, OH, with a median of $64,310 a year.

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.