Mechanical Operator Salary in Passaic, New Jersey

How much does a Mechanical Operator make in Passaic, NJ?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Operator in Passaic, NJ is $48,023. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $39,536 to a high of $58,628, with most professionals earning between $43,581 and $53,574.

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What does a Mechanical Operator do?

Common responsibilities of a Mechanical Operator

Cleans, lubricates, and adjusts parts, equipment, and machinery.

November 11, 2022

Provide feedback and suggestions for improving the reliability of plant assets.

November 14, 2022

Supports Production Supervisor and Lead Person by ensuring efficient performance in maintaining output goals.

December 21, 2022

Assist in the design, fabrication, and installation of new or upgraded equipment, line layout, raw material replenishment, machinery such as conduit, wiring, power distribution, machine controls, machine automation, motors, counters, lighting, heat tracing, etc.

January 15, 2023

Operate and perform maintenance activities on lead casting, rolling, coiling, and stamping machines.

March 17, 2023

Generate CNC programming code required for the creation of prototype parts on a CNC Mill.

March 31, 2023

Design, develop, document and release to production mechanical enclosures for military and aerospace electronics.

April 06, 2023

Test, analyze and record chemical content in various steam and water systems, follow chemical treatment program guidelines, and adjust chemical dosages/feed rates as necessary.

April 07, 2023

Participate in/and lead training for new operators as well as communicate what is needed for all areas to succeed.

May 03, 2023

Follow standard operating procedures to operate various pieces of high speed and/or high-tech processing and packaging equipment.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Mechanical Operator in Passaic, NJ

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

43581

53574

48023

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

44062

54545

48713

What is the average salary for Mechanical Operator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mechanical Operator in Passaic, NJ. The base salary for Mechanical Operator ranges from $43,581 to $53,574 with the average base salary of $48,023. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,062 to $54,545 with the average total cash compensation of $48,713.

View Average Salary for Mechanical Operator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$48,023	$43,581 - $53,574
Bonus	$690	$481 - $971
Total Pay	$48,713	$44,062 - $54,545

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Mechanical Operator Salary Near Passaic, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE Clifton, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,657 - $53,667	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,657 - $53,667	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE Hackensack, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,619 - $53,620	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE Paramus, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,694 - $53,714	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE Bergenfield, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,619 - $53,620	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE East Orange, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,861 - $52,690	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ

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About Passaic, New Jersey

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 3.244 square miles (8.401 km2), including 3.146 square miles (8.149 km2) of land and 0.098 square miles (0.253 km2) of water (3.01%). Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the city include Davis Bridge and Pleasant Plains. Passaic's only land border is with neighboring Clifton, which borders Passaic to the north, south, and west. The Passaic River forms the eastern border of Passaic. Four additional neighboring towns in Bergen County immediately across the river fr...

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