SOC 51-8031 · New Jersey

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in New Jersey

Water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in New Jersey earn the most in Vineland (average $72,350 a year) and the least in Trenton ($67,180), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators average at $77,530 and the median at $78,760 for 2,500 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $62,540.

$72Khighest: Vineland
$67Klowest: Trenton
350jobs in these metros
3metro areas
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators average salary by city in New Jersey

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

CityAverageMedian25th pct.Take-home*Cost of living
Vineland$72,350$80,040$64,740$57,27996
Atlantic City$67,620$65,300$54,730$54,21299
Trenton$67,180$63,130$59,780$53,927103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in other states

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary by city and state

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