How much does an Operator make in Newark, NJ? The average Operator salary in Newark, NJ is $55,318 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $49,394 and $62,612. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Search Operator Jobs in Newark, NJ

download asset banner
Facing Salary Structure Challenges? Let Our Expert Guide You
The job market is increasingly challenging. Our whitepaper, Navigating the Challenges of Creating Salary Structures, offers guidance on creating salary structures. Provide your phone number and work email to download the full version.
We will handle your contact details in line with our Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Salary.com, you can opt-out out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe.

Operator

Review the job openings and experience requirements for the Operator job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Operator.

Job Openings for Operator in Newark, NJ
Hedy Holmes Staffing Services - Stockton , CA
Packaging Machine Operator Pay Rate/Salary: $22.20 Location: Stockton, CA Schedule: Open to all shifts and days Duties and Responsibilities: • Machine Efficiency-Anticipating film and coding ribbon ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Canadian Solar Inc. - Mesquite , TX
Forklift Operator Job Description Summary: Canadian Solar is a leading solar panel manufacturing company committed to providing high-quality, sustainable energy solutions. We are seeking a skilled ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Master Construction Co. Inc. - Fargo , ND
The Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for equipment maintenance, equipment operation, excavation, and working with heavy equipment on various projects. Qualifications * Equipment ...
LinkedIn - 7 days ago
Fisher Industries - Billings Metropolitan Area , MT
POSITION SCOPE The Heavy Equipment Operator must be able to operate a skid steer, loader, dozer, crusher, or excavator according to project specifications. The individual will be responsible for ...
Happ.Jobs - 1 day ago
Edgestone Staffing - Dracut , MA
Machine Operator-Job summary 1st Shift 7:00 am-3:30 This position is responsible for preparing finished product to be unloaded from the Casting Line by means of the Windup Station. Summary of ...
JobGet - 15 days ago
Bee Talent Solutions - Boulder City , NV
As a TeleOps Operator, you'll: * Effectively monitor autonomous vehicle operations. * Respond to and manage critical mission needs. * Assist the fleet of vehicles by providing remote guidance in ...
LinkedIn - 7 days ago

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

Understand the total compensation opportunity for an Operator, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
49394
62612
55318

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
50077
63897
56279
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Operator in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Operator ranges from $49,394 to $62,612 with the average base salary of $55,318. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,077 to $63,897 with the average total cash compensation of $56,279.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

49394
62612

 

About Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

Newark, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

Operator Salary in popular cities: Jersey CityPatersonElizabeth

Recently searched related titles: Food Production Worker, Heavy Machine Operator, Forge Operator

Jobs with a similar salary range to Operator : Deburr Technician, Die Cast Operator, Agricultural Equipment Operator