How much does an engineer make in New Jersey?
$132,500a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in New Jersey. That is $63.68 an hour or $11,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.68
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,350Median: $132,500Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,350 | $38.63 | |
| 25th | $93,670 | $45.03 | |
| Median | $132,500 | $63.68 | |
| 75th | $170,500 | $81.95 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlantic City, NJ | $151,800 |
| New York, NY | $135,300 |
| Trenton, NJ | $125,300 |
| Allentown, PA | $124,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $97,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 5. Alaska | $142,400 |
| 6. Washington | $134,600 |
| 7. Colorado | $132,600 |
| 8. New Jersey | $132,500 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $131,300 |
| 10. Idaho | $131,000 |
| 11. California | $130,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $63.68 ($132,500 a year).
Do engineers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $132,500 against $122,900 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for engineer pay?
New Jersey ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays engineers the most?
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, with a median of $151,800 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.