Average salary in New Jersey
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in New Jersey is $78,040 a year and the median is $58,570, across 4,285,720 jobs (BLS May 2025). New Jersey ranks #6 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $78,040 |
| Median salary | $58,570 |
| Median hourly wage | $28.16 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $34,450 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $142,750 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $60,432 |
Highest-paying jobs in New Jersey
- Chief Executive: $310,440
- Family Medicine Physician: $292,170
- Physician: $285,010
- Natural Sciences Manager: $207,030
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $203,460
- Financial Manager: $199,110
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $180,640
- Marketing Manager: $180,040
- Purchasing Manager: $174,520
- General and Operations Manager: $173,690
- Sales Manager: $173,020
- Human Resources Manager: $172,440
- Dentist: $171,330
- Physician Assistant: $165,690
- Computer Network Architect: $162,350
- Manager: $161,510
- Lawyer: $161,430
- Veterinarian: $160,140
- Nurse Practitioner: $159,310
- Electronics Engineer: $158,730
Most common jobs in New Jersey
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 117,080 | $37,090 |
| Cashier | 107,680 | $34,590 |
| Laborer and Freight | 97,230 | $39,540 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 93,730 | $34,150 |
| Registered Nurse | 92,680 | $106,500 |
| Retail Salesperson | 72,530 | $36,520 |
| Packer and Packager | 71,260 | $43,840 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 67,660 | $37,630 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | 65,960 | $50,260 |
| Office Clerk | 65,130 | $48,570 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 64,070 | $37,250 |
| Customer Service Representative | 59,690 | $47,740 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 55,800 | $44,960 |
| Teaching Assistant | 55,580 | $37,290 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | 55,210 | $76,640 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in New Jersey?
$78,040 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $58,570 ($28.16/hour), per BLS May 2025. New Jersey ranks #6 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Jersey?
Chief Executive ($310,440), Family Medicine Physician ($292,170), Physician ($285,010), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in New Jersey?
Earning more than the median of $58,570 puts you above half of New Jersey workers; the top 10% earn over $142,750.