Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Ohio
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Ohio earn a median of $59,170 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,870
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,350; the top 10% earn over $75,200. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Ohio
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Ohio?
The median is $59,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,350 and the top 10% earn over $75,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 50 (−1% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.