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Electrician Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$37.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,379/year ($5,032/month) for a single filer
Electrician pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $121,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,520 Electrician jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 47-2111, “Electricians”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Electrician salary of $77,250 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 $60,379 — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.
| Gross (median) | $77,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,165 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,910 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$2,796 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,379 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,032 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrician make in New Jersey?
- The median Electrician salary in New Jersey is $77,250 per year ($37.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,400 and $121,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $77,250, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $60,379 per year ($5,032 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.
- How many Electrician jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 13,520 Electrician 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.