Average Civil Engineer Salary in New Jersey

Engineering · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Civil Engineer in New Jersey earns $101,900 per year, which is above the national average of $95,890. This translates to approximately $48.99 per hour, $3,919 biweekly, or $8,492 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)	$76,400	$36.73
Average (50th)	$101,900	$48.99
Experienced (75th)	$117,200	$56.34
Top Earners (90th)	$132,500	$63.70

Civil Engineer Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$110,100	$9,175/mo
Jersey City	$103,900	$8,658/mo
Trenton	$99,900	$8,325/mo
Edison	$96,800	$8,067/mo
Princeton	$94,800	$7,900/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 Civil Engineers 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.

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