How much does an engineer make in Atlantic City?
$151,800a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area. That is $72.96 an hour or $12,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.96
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 248
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,130Median: $151,800Highest 10%: $209,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,130 | $41.41 | |
| 25th | $111,200 | $53.46 | |
| Median | $151,800 | $72.96 | |
| 75th | $188,300 | $90.53 | |
| 90th | $209,200 | $100.56 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for engineers.
| New York, NY | $135,300 |
| Trenton, NJ | $125,300 |
| Allentown, PA | $124,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $97,590 |
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Salaries for every job in Atlantic City, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Atlantic City?
The median hourly pay in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area is $72.96 ($151,800 a year).
Do engineers make more in Atlantic City than the national average?
Yes: $151,800 against $122,900 nationally, 23% more.
How does Atlantic City compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $132,500, so Atlantic City pays 15% more.
Where does Atlantic City rank for engineer pay?
7 of 248 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineer make starting out in Atlantic City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $86,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $209,200 or more.
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.