How much does a pump operator make in New Jersey?
$64,990a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in New Jersey. That is $31.25 an hour or $5,416 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.25
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,030Median: $64,990Highest 10%: $95,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,030 | $29.34 | |
| 25th | $63,540 | $30.55 | |
| Median | $64,990 | $31.25 | |
| 75th | $83,390 | $40.09 | |
| 90th | $95,450 | $45.89 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $63,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pump operators.
| 7. Michigan | $69,540 |
| 8. Alabama | $66,890 |
| 9. Virginia | $66,500 |
| 10. New Jersey | $64,990 |
| 11. Ohio | $64,700 |
| 12. Louisiana | $64,110 |
| 13. Georgia | $64,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $31.25 ($64,990 a year).
Do pump operators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $64,990 against $61,770 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for pump operator pay?
New Jersey ranks 10 of 37 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays pump operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $63,540 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.