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Industrial Machinery Mechanic Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$35.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,784/year ($4,899/month) for a single filer
Industrial Machinery Mechanic pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $86,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,380 Industrial Machinery Mechanic jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 49-9041, “Industrial Machinery Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary of $74,760 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 $58,784 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $74,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,617 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,719 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$2,640 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,784 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,899 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Industrial Machinery Mechanic make in New Jersey?
- The median Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary in New Jersey is $74,760 per year ($35.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,590 and $86,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Industrial Machinery Mechanic in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $74,760, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $58,784 per year ($4,899 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many Industrial Machinery Mechanic jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 8,380 Industrial Machinery Mechanic 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.