Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $112,300 | $107,639 | +4% |
| Median hourly wage | $53.99 | $51.75 | +4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $103,217.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer in New Jersey is $112,300, or about $53.99 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Mechanical Engineers is $107,639. New Jersey is +4% above the national median.
Entry-level mechanical engineers in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 4,180 mechanical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $112,300, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.