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Mechanical Engineer Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$53.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $82,804/year ($6,900/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $92,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $112,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $136,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $162,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,180 Mechanical Engineer jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $112,300 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 $82,804 — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
| Gross (median) | $112,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,876 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,591 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$5,029 |
| Take-home (annual) | $82,804 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in New Jersey?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in New Jersey is $112,300 per year ($53.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $92,750 and $136,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $112,300, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $82,804 per year ($6,900 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 4,180 Mechanical 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.