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Welder Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$28.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,148/year ($4,012/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,730 Welder jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Welder salary of $59,440 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 $48,148 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,953 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,547 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,793 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,148 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,012 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in New Jersey?
- The median Welder salary in New Jersey is $59,440 per year ($28.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,870 and $71,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $59,440, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $48,148 per year ($4,012 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 3,730 Welder 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.