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Electrical Engineer Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$60.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $91,095/year ($7,591/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 12th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 2,940 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $125,370 a year — though pay ranges from $80,630 for newcomers to $174,450 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $80,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $98,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $125,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $147,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $174,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,940 Electrical Engineer jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $125,370 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 $91,095 — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
| Gross (median) | $125,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,823 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,591 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$5,862 |
| Take-home (annual) | $91,095 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,591 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in New Jersey?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in New Jersey is $125,370 per year ($60.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $98,510 and $147,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $125,370, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $91,095 per year ($7,591 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 2,940 Electrical 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.