How much does a civil engineer make in New Jersey?
$104,700a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in New Jersey. That is $50.32 an hour or $8,722 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.32
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,640Median: $104,700Highest 10%: $169,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,640 | $35.88 | |
| 25th | $82,270 | $39.55 | |
| Median | $104,700 | $50.32 | |
| 75th | $134,300 | $64.55 | |
| 90th | $169,200 | $81.36 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $107,300 |
| Trenton, NJ | $101,100 |
| Vineland, NJ | $100,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $99,410 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $99,360 |
| Allentown, PA | $98,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 4. Massachusetts | $106,700 |
| 5. Louisiana | $105,400 |
| 6. Oregon | $105,300 |
| 7. New Jersey | $104,700 |
| 8. Nevada | $104,300 |
| 9. New Mexico | $103,900 |
| 10. District of Columbia | $103,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $50.32 ($104,700 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $104,700 against $100,800 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for civil engineer pay?
New Jersey ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays civil engineers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $107,300 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.