Mechanical Engineers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $53.99 an hour ($112,300 a year). About 4,180 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($104,110). New Jersey ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.06 | $79,160 |
| 25% of workers | $44.59 | $92,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $53.99 | $112,300 |
| 75% of workers | $65.82 | $136,910 |
| 90% of workers | $78.27 | $162,800 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $101,470 | 200 |
| Vineland | $99,620 | 50 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $98,680 | 30 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $104,660 |
| Industrial Engineers | $103,840 |
| Engineers, All Other | $132,450 |
| 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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