Average Electrician Apprentice Salary in New Jersey

Trades · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Electrician Apprentice in New Jersey earns $40,000 per year, which is above the national average of $37,600. This translates to approximately $19.23 per hour, $1,538 biweekly, or $3,333 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)	$30,000	$14.42
Average (50th)	$40,000	$19.23
Experienced (75th)	$46,000	$22.12
Top Earners (90th)	$52,000	$25.00

Electrician Apprentice Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$43,200	$3,600/mo
Jersey City	$40,800	$3,400/mo
Trenton	$39,200	$3,267/mo
Edison	$38,000	$3,167/mo
Princeton	$37,200	$3,100/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Trades
Typical Education	High school diploma
Job Growth (2022-2032)	7% (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 Electrician Apprentices 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 trades professionals.

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