Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $104,660 | $102,499 | +2% |
| Median hourly wage | $50.32 | $49.28 | +2% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $96,195.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Civil Engineer in New Jersey is $104,660, or about $50.32 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Civil Engineers is $102,499. New Jersey is +2% above the national median.
Entry-level civil engineers in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,900 civil engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $104,660, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.