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

$58,740a year

Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Toledo, OH metro area. That is $28.24 an hour or $4,895 a month.

Hourly
$28.24
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
198 of 367
Jobs in the area
430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,790Median: $58,740Highest 10%: $75,770
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,790$21.53
25th$47,260$22.72
Median$58,740$28.24
75th$64,370$30.95
90th$75,770$36.43

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
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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Related jobs in Toledo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Petroleum Pump System Operator$107,500
Power Plant Operator$107,400
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$76,190
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$75,770
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,920
Tool and Die Maker$66,630
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$64,940
Machinist$62,190
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,830
Extruding$51,250
Salaries for every job in Toledo, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Toledo, OH metro area is $28.24 ($58,740 a year).

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

No: $58,740 against $60,020 nationally, 2% less.

How does Toledo compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $59,170, so Toledo pays 1% less.

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

198 of 367 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,770 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.