The median annual wage for Power Plant Operators in New Jersey is $109,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $106,940.
Pay spans roughly $80,970 at the 10th percentile to $123,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $52.87 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as power plant operators in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $109,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $106,940 |
| Median (hourly) | $52.87 |
| 10th percentile | $80,970 |
| 90th percentile | $123,670 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.