Mechanical Engineer Salary in New Jersey
Based on 4K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$112,300
$53.99/hr
vs National Average
$105,416
+6.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$79K – $163K
4K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,160 |
| 25th percentile | $92,750 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $112,300 |
| 75th percentile | $136,910 |
| 90th percentile | $162,800 |
Top H-1B Employers for Mechanical 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 | AMD Design LLC | 7 | $120,349 |
| 2 | Shenoy Engineering, PC | 3 | $145,600 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,260 |
| 2023 | $102,370 |
| 2024 | $107,020 |
| 2025 | $112,300 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,260 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $102,370 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $107,020 | $102,901 |
| 2025 | $112,300 | $105,416 |