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Electronics Assembler Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$22.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,942/year ($3,162/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 21st of 48 states for Electronics Assembler pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 6,300 Electronics Assembler jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $45,800 a year — though pay ranges from $34,570 for newcomers to $66,000 at the top.
Electronics Assembler pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,300 Electronics Assembler jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 51-2028, “Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Electronics Assembler salary of $45,800 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 $37,942 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $45,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,316 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,504 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,038 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,942 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,162 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electronics Assembler make in New Jersey?
- The median Electronics Assembler salary in New Jersey is $45,800 per year ($22.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,970 and $58,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electronics Assembler in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $45,800, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $37,942 per year ($3,162 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many Electronics Assembler jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 6,300 Electronics 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.