Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $65,740 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.60
10th percentile $42,630
90th percentile $80,750
Employed locally 140
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,630
    25th
    $49,440
    50th (median)
    $65,740
    75th
    $76,680
    90th
    $80,750

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 82% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Salinas, CA $90,610

    Nearby metros — Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,830
    Vineland, NJ $74,940
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,010
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $64,170
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $62,520

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,510
    Bakers $36,000
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,020
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,360
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Atlantic City?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Atlantic City, NJ is $31.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.40 or more per hour.

    Is Atlantic City above or below average for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 12.8% above the national median of $58,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,630 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,440.