Civil Engineer Salary in New Jersey
Based on 7K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$103,690
$49.851/hr
vs National Average
$96,900
+7.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$73K – $168K
7K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Civil Engineer in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,130 |
| 25th percentile | $81,290 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $103,690 |
| 75th percentile | $134,400 |
| 90th percentile | $168,360 |
Historical Salary Trend — Civil Engineer in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $96,710 |
| 2023 | $100,040 |
| 2024 | $103,690 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $96,710 | $86,235 |
| 2023 | $100,040 | $90,685 |
| 2024 | $103,690 | $96,900 |