Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $125,370 | $118,932 | +5% |
| Median hourly wage | $60.27 | $57.18 | +5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $115,230.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Electrical Engineer in New Jersey is $125,370, or about $60.27 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Electrical Engineers is $118,932. New Jersey is +5% above the national median.
Entry-level electrical engineers in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,940 electrical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $125,370, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.