How much does a plant and system operator make in New Jersey?
$69,970a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in New Jersey. That is $33.64 an hour or $5,831 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.64
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,860Median: $69,970Highest 10%: $95,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,860 | $22.05 | |
| 25th | $51,640 | $24.83 | |
| Median | $69,970 | $33.64 | |
| 75th | $84,700 | $40.72 | |
| 90th | $95,750 | $46.03 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $78,500 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $67,760 |
| Allentown, PA | $43,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 13. Oregon | $71,900 |
| 14. West Virginia | $70,660 |
| 15. Indiana | $70,490 |
| 16. New Jersey | $69,970 |
| 17. Kentucky | $69,430 |
| 18. Arizona | $69,260 |
| 19. Connecticut | $68,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $33.64 ($69,970 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $69,970 against $62,470 nationally, 12% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for plant and system operator pay?
New Jersey ranks 16 of 44 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays plant and system operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $78,500 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.