How much does a computer hardware engineer make in New Jersey?
$142,900a year
Median yearly pay for computer hardware engineers in New Jersey. That is $68.69 an hour or $11,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $68.69
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,540Median: $142,900Highest 10%: $210,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,540 | $42.09 | |
| 25th | $104,400 | $50.20 | |
| Median | $142,900 | $68.69 | |
| 75th | $188,300 | $90.55 | |
| 90th | $210,900 | $101.39 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $172,200 |
| New York, NY | $160,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer hardware engineers.
| 9. Arizona | $158,300 |
| 10. Colorado | $156,100 |
| 11. Maryland | $152,700 |
| 12. New Jersey | $142,900 |
| 13. Virginia | $139,000 |
| 14. Alabama | $137,000 |
| 15. Delaware | $135,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer hardware engineer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $68.69 ($142,900 a year).
Do computer hardware engineers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $142,900 against $161,700 nationally, 12% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for computer hardware engineer pay?
New Jersey ranks 12 of 41 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays computer hardware engineers the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $172,200 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.