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Press Machine Operator Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$21.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,852/year ($3,154/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 32nd of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 1,950 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $45,680 a year — though pay ranges from $36,700 for newcomers to $60,950 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,950 Press Machine Operator jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $45,680 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 $37,852 — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
| Gross (median) | $45,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,302 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,495 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,032 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,852 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,154 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in New Jersey?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in New Jersey is $45,680 per year ($21.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,130 and $51,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $45,680, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $37,852 per year ($3,154 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 1,950 Press Machine Operator 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.