Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in New Jersey
Chemical Plant and System Operators in New Jersey earn a median of $86,820 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,820
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,760; the top 10% earn over $115,500. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in New Jersey
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in New Jersey?
The median is $86,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,760 and the top 10% earn over $115,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 35 (+11% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.