Electricians Salary in New Jersey (2025)

✓ Sourced directly from BLS OES · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · First published: 2026-08-25 · Last updated: 2026-10-25

BLS OES May 2025 · SOC 47-2111
$77,250
New Jersey median
$86,700
New Jersey mean
$63,190
US national median
+22.3%
vs national

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Overview

The median wage for electricians in New Jersey is $77,250 per year (gross, before tax) — 22.3% above the US national median of $63,190 for this occupation. Figures are from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Around 14,000 people work in this occupation in New Jersey. Negotiating an offer in New Jersey? A good salary negotiation guide helps you make the case for the upper percentiles.

New Jersey Salary Percentiles

PercentileAnnual (gross)Notes
10th$48,570Entry level / lowest decile
25th$62,400Early career
50th (median)$77,250Typical pay
75th$121,110Experienced
90th$130,860Senior / highest decile

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How New Jersey Compares

StateMedian salaryvs national
Oregon $101,310 +60.3%
Illinois $99,560 +57.6%
Hawaii $96,460 +52.7%
Washington $95,220 +50.7%
Alaska $89,440 +41.5%
Massachusetts $79,420 +25.7%
District of Columbia $78,970 +25.0%
New York $78,750 +24.6%
Minnesota $78,160 +23.7%
Connecticut $77,540 +22.7%
New Jersey $77,250 +22.3%

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Salary data is sourced from BLS OES May 2025. Figures represent gross pay before tax across the whole occupation in this state and will differ from individual job offers. Reference only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a electricians in New Jersey?

The median salary in New Jersey is $77,250 per year (gross, before tax), based on BLS OES May 2025 data. The mean is $86,700.

How does New Jersey pay compare to the US national average?

New Jersey is 22.3% above the US national median of $63,190 for this occupation.

Which US state pays electricians the most?

Oregon has the highest median pay for this occupation at $101,310 per year. See the state comparison table above for more.

Data: BLS OES, May 2025 · Page built 2026-10-25