Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in New Jersey
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Jersey
$75,200
National Median
$58,260
Employment
2,040
Entry Level (10th)
$49,440
Top Earners (90th)
$97,820
How New Jersey Compares
New Jersey pays $16,940 more than the national median for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss.
There are 0.48 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators jobs per 1,000 workers in New Jersey (location quotient: 0.58).
Other States for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $82,100 | 11,260 |
| Nevada | $79,140 | N/A |
| Washington | $78,810 | 1,950 |
| Alaska | $76,910 | 570 |
| Connecticut | $74,450 | 750 |
| Minnesota | $70,470 | 2,050 |
| Colorado | $68,220 | 2,410 |
| New Hampshire | $66,240 | 930 |
| Hawaii | $65,800 | 660 |
| Massachusetts | $65,620 | 2,480 |
| Oregon | $64,500 | 1,170 |
| Illinois | $63,790 | 3,870 |
| New York | $63,140 | 5,270 |
| Wisconsin | $62,360 | 2,110 |
| Vermont | $61,530 | 340 |
| Arizona | $61,480 | 3,470 |
| Maine | $60,960 | 660 |
| Wyoming | $60,580 | 710 |
| Delaware | $59,960 | 250 |
| Montana | $59,960 | 690 |