Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$78,760

per year

Hourly Rate

$37.87

per hour

Employment

2,500

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+31.2%

National: $60,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,020, New Jersey pays 31.2% MORE for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$72,390

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

27%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$51,050

25th

$62,280

Median

$78,760

75th

$93,520

90th

$99,240

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).