Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $64,170 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.85
10th percentile $51,690
90th percentile $100,960
Employed locally 140
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,690
    25th
    $53,160
    50th (median)
    $64,170
    75th
    $84,440
    90th
    $100,960

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 33% 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
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $65,740
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $62,520

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77,160
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$54,400
    Bakers$36,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Trenton, NJ is $30.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.88 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton 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 Trenton, NJ is 10.1% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,690 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,160.