Accountants and Auditors pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for accountants and auditors is $48.48 an hour ($100,830 a year). About 42,250 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($83,680). New Jersey ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for accountants and auditors in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.59 | $65,710 |
| 25% of workers | $38.62 | $80,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.48 | $100,830 |
| 75% of workers | $62.15 | $129,280 |
| 90% of workers | $80.33 | $167,080 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $99,550 | 2,890 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $83,040 | 910 |
| Vineland | $82,960 | 330 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $108,610 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $158,570 |
| Loan Officers | $92,920 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $98,630 |
| Tax Preparers | $43,420 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $96,220 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $129,220 |
| Financial Examiners | $106,410 |
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