How much does an area make in New Jersey?
$97,500a year
Median yearly pay for areas in New Jersey. That is $46.88 an hour or $8,125 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.88
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,190Median: $97,500Highest 10%: $176,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,190 | $25.57 | |
| 25th | $64,270 | $30.90 | |
| Median | $97,500 | $46.88 | |
| 75th | $126,100 | $60.61 | |
| 90th | $176,000 | $84.60 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $105,300 |
| New York, NY | $103,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $101,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for areas.
| 7. District of Columbia | $101,700 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $100,500 |
| 9. Connecticut | $99,900 |
| 10. New Jersey | $97,500 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $96,010 |
| 12. Maryland | $91,330 |
| 13. Illinois | $90,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $46.88 ($97,500 a year).
Do areas make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $97,500 against $85,020 nationally, 15% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for area pay?
New Jersey ranks 10 of 37 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays areas the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $105,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.