As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Process Operator in Newark, NJ is $56,779, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,092 weekly, or $4,732 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Process Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Process Operator in Newark, NJ vary widely, spanning from $47,775 to $64,564. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,066) and 75th percentile ($60,854), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,564 per year. This $8,788 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Hydraulics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Newark Process Operator often earn 3.9% higher than national averages. However, Newark currently ranks 40 statewide for Process Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Process Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Process Operator Salary $47,775 Newark, NJ August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Process Operator Salary $52,066 Newark, NJ August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Process Operator Salary $56,779 Newark, NJ August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Process Operator Salary $60,854 Newark, NJ August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Process Operator Salary $64,564 Newark, NJ August 01, 2026
25% $52,066 10% $47,775 90% $64,564 75% $60,854 $56,779 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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

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