Civil Engineers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for civil engineers is $50.32 an hour ($104,660 a year). About 6,900 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($100,840). New Jersey ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for civil engineers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.89 | $74,640 |
| 25% of workers | $39.55 | $82,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.32 | $104,660 |
| 75% of workers | $64.55 | $134,270 |
| 90% of workers | $81.36 | $169,220 |
Civil Engineers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $101,090 | 1,100 |
| Vineland | $100,620 | 60 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $99,360 | 170 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for civil engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 22,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $103,840 |
| Engineers, All Other | $132,450 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $112,300 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $126,430 |
| Electrical Engineers | $125,370 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $158,730 |
| Environmental Engineers | $102,630 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $114,680 |
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