Accountant Salary in New Jersey
Based on 44K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$101,340
$48.721/hr
vs National Average
$79,712
+27.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$66K – $166K
44K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Accountant in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,670 |
| 25th percentile | $79,640 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $101,340 |
| 75th percentile | $129,080 |
| 90th percentile | $166,230 |
Historical Salary Trend — Accountant in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,770 |
| 2023 | $99,710 |
| 2024 | $101,340 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,770 | $73,060 |
| 2023 | $99,710 | $76,751 |
| 2024 | $101,340 | $79,712 |