How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in New Jersey?
$78,760a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in New Jersey. That is $37.87 an hour or $6,563 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.87
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,050Median: $78,760Highest 10%: $99,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,050 | $24.54 | |
| 25th | $62,280 | $29.94 | |
| Median | $78,760 | $37.87 | |
| 75th | $93,520 | $44.96 | |
| 90th | $99,240 | $47.71 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $83,320 |
| Vineland, NJ | $80,040 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $66,680 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $65,300 |
| Allentown, PA | $64,190 |
| Trenton, NJ | $63,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 2. Nevada | $81,440 |
| 3. Washington | $80,800 |
| 4. Connecticut | $78,820 |
| 5. New Jersey | $78,760 |
| 6. Minnesota | $74,670 |
| 7. Colorado | $74,200 |
| 8. Oregon | $69,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.87 ($78,760 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $78,760 against $60,020 nationally, 31% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
New Jersey ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $83,320 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.