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Electrician Salary in New Jersey: Pay by City
Electricians in New Jersey earned a median $37.14 an hour, or $77,250 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $30.00 to $58.23 an hour, and the top tenth earned $62.91 or more. That is 22% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $23.35
- 25th
- $30.00
- Median
- $37.14
- 75th
- $58.23
- 90th
- $62.91
- 10th
- $48,570
- 25th
- $62,400
- Median
- $77,250
- 75th
- $121,110
- 90th
- $130,860
Which New Jersey cities pay electricians the most?
Trenton-Princeton has the highest median of the 3 metro areas below, $47.21 an hour; Atlantic City-Hammonton has the lowest, $31.59.[1]
- Trenton-Princeton$47.21 · 600
- Vineland$36.98 · 190
- Atlantic City-Hammonton$31.59 · 710
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in New Jersey?
Between 25% and half do. $100,000 falls between the median ($77,250) and the 75th percentile ($121,110).[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23.35 | $48,570 |
| 25th | $30.00 | $62,400 |
| Median | $37.14 | $77,250 |
| 75th | $58.23 | $121,110 |
| 90th | $62.91 | $130,860 |
| Mean | $41.68 | $86,700 |
How much do new electricians make in New Jersey?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in New Jersey earned $23.35 an hour or less ($48,570 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $30.00 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in New Jersey?
Projections Central expects New Jersey to go from 16,470 electrician jobs in 2024 to 18,570 in 2034, a change of 12.7%, with about 1,710 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 16,470 | 18,570 | 12.7% | 1,710 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in New Jersey?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in New Jersey. General contractors have the highest median, $50.73 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $50.73 | $105,510 | 16,230 |
| Plumbers | $37.61 | $78,240 | 8,750 |
| Electricians | $37.14 | $77,250 | 13,520 |
| Roofers | $36.83 | $76,600 | 1,860 |
| HVAC Technicians | $35.79 | $74,450 | 10,330 |
Where to train in New Jersey
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, New Jersey, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)