Average Mechanical Engineer Salary in New Jersey

Engineering · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Mechanical Engineer in New Jersey earns $105,800 per year, which is above the national average of $99,510. This translates to approximately $50.87 per hour, $4,069 biweekly, or $8,817 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)	$79,400	$38.17
Average (50th)	$105,800	$50.87
Experienced (75th)	$121,700	$58.50
Top Earners (90th)	$137,500	$66.11

Mechanical Engineer Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$114,300	$9,525/mo
Jersey City	$107,900	$8,992/mo
Trenton	$103,700	$8,642/mo
Edison	$100,500	$8,375/mo
Princeton	$98,400	$8,200/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Engineering
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	10% (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 Mechanical 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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