New Jersey

Mechanical Engineers Salary in New Jersey

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$116,640
+2.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$56.08
 
10th Percentile
$79,160
Entry level
90th Percentile
$162,800
Senior level
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Salary Range

Mechanical Engineers in New Jersey earn between $79,160 and $162,800, with a mean of $116,640. The national average for this role is $113,693.

$116,640 mean
10th Percentile$79,16090th Percentile$162,800

How New Jersey Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Jersey$116,640
National Average$113,693
New Mexico$152,430
District of Columbia$138,500
California$136,660
Alaska$126,160
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New Jersey. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.