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How much does a sewer make in New Jersey?

$36,400a year

Median yearly pay for sewers in New Jersey. That is $17.50 an hour or $3,033 a month.

Hourly
$17.50
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among states
13 of 17
Jobs in the state
40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,980Median: $36,400Highest 10%: $40,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,980$16.82
25th$35,720$17.17
Median$36,400$17.50
75th$40,280$19.37
90th$40,280$19.37

Cities in New Jersey

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

New York, NY$37,380
Philadelphia, PA$33,830
Salaries for every job in New Jersey

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for sewers.

10. New York$37,380
11. North Carolina$36,550
12. Illinois$36,480
13. New Jersey$36,400
14. Pennsylvania$35,560
15. Indiana$34,410
16. Texas$29,320
Sewer salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a sewer make an hour in New Jersey?

The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $17.50 ($36,400 a year).

Do sewers make more in New Jersey than the national average?

Yes: $36,400 against $36,480 nationally, 0% more.

Where does New Jersey rank for sewer pay?

New Jersey ranks 13 of 17 states.

Which city in New Jersey pays sewers the most?

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $37,380 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.