Civil Engineer Salary in New Jersey
Based on 7K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$104,660
$50.317/hr
vs National Average
$99,151
+5.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$75K – $169K
7K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Civil Engineer in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $74,640 |
| 25th percentile | $82,270 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $104,660 |
| 75th percentile | $134,270 |
| 90th percentile | $169,220 |
Top H-1B Employers for Civil Engineer in New Jersey
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in New Jersey — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unified Five Development LLC | 3 | $125,000 |
| 2 | SJH Engineering, PC | 3 | $100,131 |
| 3 | Kunj Construction Corporation | 3 | $90,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Civil Engineer in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $96,710 |
| 2023 | $100,040 |
| 2024 | $103,690 |
| 2025 | $104,660 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $96,710 | $86,235 |
| 2023 | $100,040 | $90,685 |
| 2024 | $103,690 | $96,900 |
| 2025 | $104,660 | $99,151 |