New Jersey wages
Northeast region · all-occupation average · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Across all occupations, New Jersey has a median annual wage of $57,230 and a mean of $76,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2024) — +15.6% versus the $49,500 US median. That makes it #6 of 51 states by mean wage. About 4,250,430 people are employed here. The highest-paying tracked job in New Jersey is Family Medicine Physicians ($239,200+ median). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer and experience.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Common jobs in New Jersey: pay vs the US
Median annual wage in New Jersey for widely-searched occupations, next to the national median:
| Occupation | New Jersey median | US median | New Jersey jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $132,400 | $133,080 | 57,120 |
| Registered Nurses | $102,730 | $93,600 | 95,150 |
| Electricians | $73,090 | $62,350 | 15,230 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $64,720 | $57,440 | 49,450 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $101,340 | $81,680 | 43,540 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $77,150 | $62,340 | 42,360 |
| Lawyers | $158,470 | $151,160 | 23,360 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $77,160 | $62,970 | 9,840 |
| Pharmacists | $132,510 | $137,480 | 10,930 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $89,030 | $76,290 | 21,620 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Software Developers · Registered Nurses · Electricians · Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Accountants and Auditors · Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Lawyers · Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · Pharmacists · Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Highest-paying tracked jobs in New Jersey
The best-paid of the 124 curated occupations in New Jersey, by median wage:
| # | Occupation | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $239,200+ | $258,880 |
| 2 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $200,150 | $166,650 |
| 3 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $196,480 | $204,240 |
| 4 | Financial Managers | $188,750 | $211,620 |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $174,230 | $187,940 |
| 6 | Marketing Managers | $173,310 | $190,930 |
| 7 | Public Relations Managers | $169,510 | $178,810 |
| 8 | Human Resources Managers | $166,070 | $179,340 |
| 9 | Dentists, General | $159,860 | $175,720 |
| 10 | Lawyers | $158,470 | $186,430 |
| 11 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $155,570 | $208,350 |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $149,620 | $140,470 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average wage in New Jersey?
The median annual wage across all occupations in New Jersey is $57,230 and the mean is $76,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2024), which is +15.6% versus the US median of $49,500. New Jersey ranks #6 of 51 states by mean wage.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Jersey?
Among tracked occupations, the highest-paying in New Jersey include Family Medicine Physicians ($239,200+), Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates ($200,150), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($196,480). See the full list on this page.
Are New Jersey wages before or after tax?
These are gross wages from the BLS OEWS survey, before income and payroll tax. New Jersey's state income tax (if any), federal tax and deductions reduce take-home pay. Use a paycheck calculator for after-tax figures.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024, gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. These are statewide survey estimates before tax; pay varies by metro, employer and experience, and cost of living differs widely within New Jersey. Information only, not financial advice. See our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-20