Average Welder Salary in New Jersey

Trades · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Welder in New Jersey earns $50,500 per year, which is above the national average of $47,540. This translates to approximately $24.28 per hour, $1,942 biweekly, or $4,208 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)	$37,900	$18.22
Average (50th)	$50,500	$24.28
Experienced (75th)	$58,100	$27.92
Top Earners (90th)	$65,600	$31.54

Welder Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$54,500	$4,542/mo
Jersey City	$51,500	$4,292/mo
Trenton	$49,500	$4,125/mo
Edison	$48,000	$4,000/mo
Princeton	$47,000	$3,917/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Trades
Typical Education	High school + training
Job Growth (2022-2032)	2% (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 Welders 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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