Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in New Jersey
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in New Jersey earn an average of $77,530 a year. That is $14,990 (24%) more than the U.S. average of $62,540. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $81,950.
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Average pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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Average pay by state
New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $62,540 | $30.07 |
| New Jersey | $77,530 | $37.27 |
| New York | $69,680 | $33.50 |
| Delaware | $66,310 | $31.88 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,020 | $30.78 |
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Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in New Jersey?
The average is $77,530 a year, and the median is $78,760. That is $14,990 (24%) more than the U.S. average of $62,540.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$37.27 an hour on average; the median is $37.87.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($81,950), followed by Vineland, NJ ($72,350). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($63,790).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #5 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.