The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in New Jersey is $88,550 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $87,950.
Pay spans roughly $69,420 at the 10th percentile to $111,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $42.57 per hour. An estimated 320 people work as chemical plant and system operators in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $88,550 |
| Mean (annual) | $87,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $42.57 |
| 10th percentile | $69,420 |
| 90th percentile | $111,960 |
| Employment | 320 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.