Landfill Equipment Operator Salaries in New Jersey

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How Much Does a Landfill Equipment Operator Make in New Jersey?

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$86,160/yr

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Low $69,909

Average $86,160

High $97,049

The average salary for Landfill Equipment Operator is $86,160 per year in New Jersey.

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INTERNATIONAL MARINA GROUP LP Equipment operator	$74,728/yr	$63,812 $85,644 RANGE: $63,812 - $85,644
Clean Harbors Equipment operator	$68,809/yr	$58,857 $78,761 RANGE: $58,857 - $78,761
JobsRUs.com Equipment operator	$59,388/yr	$53,395 $65,382 RANGE: $53,395 - $65,382
Performance Team Equipment Operator	$62,696/yr	$56,048 $69,344 RANGE: $56,048 - $69,344
SMR Equipment Operator	$67,448/yr	$59,327 $75,568 RANGE: $59,327 - $75,568
KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. Equipment Operator	$83,620/yr	$71,820 $95,420 RANGE: $71,820 - $95,420
Troon Golf, L.L.C. Equipment operator	$70,069/yr	$60,938 $79,200 RANGE: $60,938 - $79,200
Sims Metal Equipment Operator	$74,110/yr	$65,187 $83,032 RANGE: $65,187 - $83,032
Covanta Equipment Operator	$71,044/yr	$61,598 $80,489 RANGE: $61,598 - $80,489
Troon Equipment Operator	$70,069/yr	$60,938 $79,200 RANGE: $60,938 - $79,200

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities For Landfill Equipment Operator Jobs in New Jersey

It is important to understand how location impacts your career prospects in the United States. There are some cities where a Landfill Equipment Operator can find a job easily with a greater salary paid then achieve a higher standard of living. Below is the top cities list for Landfill Equipment Operator job salaries in New Jersey. Some cities can pay higher salaries for Landfill Equipment Operator jobs, which can indicate that there is a large demand for Landfill Equipment Operator positions in this city.

The following table shows top 10 cities where the Landfill Equipment Operator salary is higher than other cities in New Jersey. Jersey City takes first place in this list, followed by Union City, Hoboken. The Landfill Equipment Operator salary is $91,820 in Jersey City, which is higher than the national average. There are 33 cities' Landfill Equipment Operator salary higher than national average in New Jersey.

The average salary for a Landfill Equipment Operator in New Jersey is $86,160, but we found that the city with the highest salary for Landfill Equipment Operator jobs is Jersey City, NJ, and it is higher than Union City. Landfill Equipment Operator jobs in Jersey City can have the opportunity to earn higher salaries than in other cities in New Jersey.

CITY	ANNUAL SALARY	MONTHLY PAY	WEEKLY PAY	HOURLY WAGE
Jersey City	$91,820	$7,652	$1,766	$44
Union City	$91,820	$7,652	$1,766	$44
Hoboken	$91,820	$7,652	$1,766	$44
West New York	$91,820	$7,652	$1,766	$44
Paramus	$90,563	$7,547	$1,742	$44
Paterson	$90,484	$7,540	$1,740	$44
Clifton	$90,484	$7,540	$1,740	$44
Passaic	$90,484	$7,540	$1,740	$44
Bloomfield	$90,484	$7,540	$1,740	$44
Wayne	$90,484	$7,540	$1,740	$44

What Does a Landfill Equipment Operator Do?

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When you own a piece of equipment, you have the benefit of intelligence — meaning that over time, as you own it, you can track it through telemetrics and learn how to reduce job site costs, increase productivity and track operator behavior to ensure safety and optimum use.

Updated December 21, 2021

Are committed to making sure the operator tackles the problems at Walley’s Quarry Landfill, to improve things for everyone, as quickly as possible.

Updated December 18, 2021

As a Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO), you’ll operate heavy equipment, conduct equipment inspections and perform preventative equipment maintenance.

Updated December 14, 2021

Heavy Equipment All Brand Shop Manual, Service Manual, Operator Manual, Maintenance Manual, Part Catalog Manual.

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Frequently Asked Questions About a Landfill Equipment Operator Salaries

What is the average of a Landfill Equipment Operator in New Jersey?

The Landfill Equipment Operator salary range is from $69,909 to $97,049, and the average Landfill Equipment Operator salary is $86,160/year in New Jersey. The Landfill Equipment Operator's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Landfill Equipment Operator salary in the United States?

The Landfill Equipment Operator salary in San Jose, CA is $98,660 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Landfill Equipment Operator's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Landfill Equipment Operator.

What is the growth rate of the Landfill Equipment Operator's salary?

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