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Assembler Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$18.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,773/year ($2,648/month) for a single filer
Assembler pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $55,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 22,270 Assembler jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 51-2090, “Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Assembler salary of $37,620 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,773 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $37,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,334 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,878 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$634 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,773 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,648 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Assembler make in New Jersey?
- The median Assembler salary in New Jersey is $37,620 per year ($18.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,240 and $45,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Assembler in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $37,620, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $31,773 per year ($2,648 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Assembler jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 22,270 Assembler jobs in New Jersey in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Jersey state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Jersey.