New Jersey

Power Plant Operators Salary in New Jersey

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$120,430
+20.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$57.90
 
10th Percentile
$83,510
Entry level
90th Percentile
$131,940
Senior level
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Salary Range

Power Plant Operators in New Jersey earn between $83,510 and $131,940, with a mean of $120,430. The national average for this role is $99,929.

$120,430 mean
10th Percentile$83,51090th Percentile$131,940

How New Jersey Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Jersey$120,430
National Average$99,929
Washington$128,230
Hawaii$119,700
North Dakota$116,410
Nevada$115,780
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Data Source

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