Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in New Jersey
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in New Jersey earn a median of $78,760 a year, +31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,760
- vs. U.S. median
- +31% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,500
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,050; the top 10% earn over $99,240. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in New Jersey
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in New Jersey?
The median is $78,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,050 and the top 10% earn over $99,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 50 (+31% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.