Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #5 of 50 · NJ
24% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $77,530 ≈ $37/hr
Median annual salary $78,760
Employment 2,500
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $51,050P25 $62,280 Median $78,760P75 $93,520P90 $99,240
About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in New Jersey earn between $51,050 and $99,240. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in New Jersey is $77,530, about 24% above the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $37/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | $80,040 | $72,350 | 60 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $65,300 | $67,620 | 140 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $63,130 | $67,180 | 150 |
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