Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $64,470 | $63,464 | +2% |
| Median hourly wage | $31.00 | $30.51 | +2% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $59,256.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a IT Support Specialist in New Jersey is $64,470, or about $31.00 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for IT Support Specialists is $63,464. New Jersey is +2% above the national median.
Entry-level it support specialists in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 18,200 it support specialist jobs on record and a median salary of $64,470, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.