Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $116,420 | $98,482 | +18% |
| Median hourly wage | $55.97 | $47.35 | +18% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $107,004.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Network Engineer in New Jersey is $116,420, or about $55.97 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Network Engineers is $98,482. New Jersey is +18% above the national median.
Entry-level network engineers in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 9,280 network engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $116,420, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.