Average Electrician Salary in New Jersey

Trades · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Electrician in New Jersey earns $65,500 per year, which is above the national average of $61,590. This translates to approximately $31.49 per hour, $2,519 biweekly, or $5,458 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)	$49,100	$23.61
Average (50th)	$65,500	$31.49
Experienced (75th)	$75,300	$36.21
Top Earners (90th)	$85,200	$40.96

Electrician Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$70,700	$5,892/mo
Jersey City	$66,800	$5,567/mo
Trenton	$64,200	$5,350/mo
Edison	$62,200	$5,183/mo
Princeton	$60,900	$5,075/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Trades
Typical Education	High school + apprenticeship
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 Electricians 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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