New Jersey

Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in New Jersey

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$86,380
+7.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$41.53
 
10th Percentile
$62,760
Entry level
90th Percentile
$115,500
Senior level
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Salary Range

Chemical Plant and System Operators in New Jersey earn between $62,760 and $115,500, with a mean of $86,380. The national average for this role is $80,285.

$86,380 mean
10th Percentile$62,76090th Percentile$115,500

How New Jersey Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Jersey$86,380
National Average$80,285
Florida$109,100
Wyoming$104,740
Kentucky$99,730
Texas$95,620
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New Jersey. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.