Average Architect Salary in New Jersey

Engineering · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Architect in New Jersey earns $99,200 per year, which is above the national average of $93,310. This translates to approximately $47.69 per hour, $3,815 biweekly, or $8,267 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$74,400	$35.77
Average (50th)	$99,200	$47.69
Experienced (75th)	$114,100	$54.85
Top Earners (90th)	$129,000	$62.02

Architect Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$107,100	$8,925/mo
Jersey City	$101,200	$8,433/mo
Trenton	$97,200	$8,100/mo
Edison	$94,200	$7,850/mo
Princeton	$92,300	$7,692/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Engineering
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	5% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Architects in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for engineering professionals.

Calculate Your New Jersey Take-Home Pay

Want to see your actual paycheck after taxes? Use our free New Jersey Take-Home Pay Calculator to see exactly how much you'll take home based on your salary, filing status, and deductions.