Average Salary in New Jersey
Average wage, unemployment, and how New Jersey ranks — from official BLS data.
The average worker in New Jersey earns about $87,932 a year across all industries — about $20,993 above the national average. Roughly 4,343,082 jobs are covered in the state.
How it works
The average annual wage for New Jersey is the BLS QCEW average weekly wage across all covered industries, annualized (2025 Q4). The unemployment rate is the seasonally adjusted state figure from BLS LAUS. These are averages — a typical (median) worker usually earns less than the average, which is pulled up by high earners.
Good to know
- Average wage is employer-reported and covers ~95% of US jobs; it runs higher than the median.
- Weigh New Jersey's wage against its cost of living and rent before comparing states.
- Figures refresh as BLS releases new quarters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in New Jersey?
The average annual wage in New Jersey is about $87,932, based on the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2025 Q4) — the average across all covered industries.
What is the unemployment rate in New Jersey?
New Jersey's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 4.8% (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics).
How does New Jersey rank for pay?
New Jersey ranks #7 of 51 states (and DC) by average wage.