Electrical Engineer Salary in New Jersey
Based on 3K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$125,370
$60.274/hr
vs National Average
$114,434
+9.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$81K – $174K
3K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Electrical Engineer in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,630 |
| 25th percentile | $98,510 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $125,370 |
| 75th percentile | $147,640 |
| 90th percentile | $174,450 |
Top H-1B Employers for Electrical 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 | Shenoy Engineering, PC | 3 | $125,320 |
| 2 | GFT Infrastructure, Inc. | 3 | $85,238 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Electrical Engineer in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,940 |
| 2023 | $108,120 |
| 2024 | $125,120 |
| 2025 | $125,370 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,940 | $101,706 |
| 2023 | $108,120 | $106,188 |
| 2024 | $125,120 | $111,022 |
| 2025 | $125,370 | $114,434 |