Mechanical Engineer Salary in New Jersey
Based on 4K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$107,020
$51.452/hr
vs National Average
$102,901
+4.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$72K – $159K
4K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $72,440 |
| 25th percentile | $85,590 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $107,020 |
| 75th percentile | $135,500 |
| 90th percentile | $159,010 |
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,260 |
| 2023 | $102,370 |
| 2024 | $107,020 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,260 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $102,370 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $107,020 | $102,901 |