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Civil Engineer Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$50.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,916/year ($6,493/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $74,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $104,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $134,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $169,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,900 Civil Engineer jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Civil Engineer salary of $104,660 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 $77,916 — an effective tax rate of 25.6%.
| Gross (median) | $104,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,195 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,006 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$4,542 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,916 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,493 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in New Jersey?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in New Jersey is $104,660 per year ($50.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,270 and $134,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $104,660, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $77,916 per year ($6,493 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.6%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 6,900 Civil Engineer 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.