How much does a weigher make in New Jersey?
$47,640a year
Median yearly pay for weighers in New Jersey. That is $22.90 an hour or $3,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.90
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,820Median: $47,640Highest 10%: $72,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,820 | $17.22 | |
| 25th | $41,630 | $20.01 | |
| Median | $47,640 | $22.90 | |
| 75th | $61,150 | $29.40 | |
| 90th | $72,310 | $34.76 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $60,770 |
| Trenton, NJ | $48,570 |
| New York, NY | $47,350 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,410 |
| Vineland, NJ | $44,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for weighers.
| 13. Illinois | $48,680 |
| 14. Wisconsin | $48,030 |
| 15. Texas | $47,710 |
| 16. New Jersey | $47,640 |
| 17. Tennessee | $47,330 |
| 18. Iowa | $47,180 |
| 19. New York | $46,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a weigher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $22.90 ($47,640 a year).
Do weighers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $47,640 against $46,380 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for weigher pay?
New Jersey ranks 16 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays weighers the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $60,770 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.