Salary guide, May 2025
Chemical Operator pay in New Jersey
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The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in New Jersey was $86,820 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $72,570 and $94,920.
The New Jersey median is $8,700 above the national median of $78,120, both from BLS May 2025.
Direct match · SOC 51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators
Chemical Operator is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about new Jersey?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $62,760 | $72,570 | $86,820 | $94,920 | $115,500 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30.17 | $34.89 | $41.74 | $45.64 | $55.53 |
BLS estimated 330 workers employed in this occupation in New Jersey. Location quotient: 0.73.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $48,400 | $60,330 | $78,120 | $98,660 | $111,930 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23.27 | $29.01 | $37.56 | $47.44 | $53.81 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $78,410 | $88,550 | $93,230 |
| May 2025 | $72,570 | $86,820 | $94,920 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators, New Jersey. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $77,260 | $62,760 to $94,670 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $90,470 | $80,380 to $91,360 |
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