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Industrial Engineer Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$49.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,391/year ($6,449/month) for a single filer
Industrial Engineer pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $90,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $161,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,870 Industrial Engineer jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 17-2112, “Industrial Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Industrial Engineer salary of $103,840 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 $77,391 — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
| Gross (median) | $103,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,015 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,944 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$4,490 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,391 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,449 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Industrial Engineer make in New Jersey?
- The median Industrial Engineer salary in New Jersey is $103,840 per year ($49.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $90,480 and $130,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Industrial Engineer in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $103,840, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $77,391 per year ($6,449 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
- How many Industrial Engineer jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 6,870 Industrial 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.