How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in New Jersey?
$86,820a year
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in New Jersey. That is $41.74 an hour or $7,235 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.74
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,760Median: $86,820Highest 10%: $115,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,760 | $30.17 | |
| 25th | $72,570 | $34.89 | |
| Median | $86,820 | $41.74 | |
| 75th | $94,920 | $45.63 | |
| 90th | $115,500 | $55.53 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $90,470 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $77,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical plant and system operators.
| 8. Arkansas | $91,610 |
| 9. California | $87,550 |
| 10. Oregon | $87,110 |
| 11. New Jersey | $86,820 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $83,710 |
| 13. Idaho | $82,980 |
| 14. West Virginia | $81,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $41.74 ($86,820 a year).
Do chemical plant and system operators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $86,820 against $78,120 nationally, 11% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?
New Jersey ranks 11 of 35 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays chemical plant and system operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $90,470 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.