Mechanical Engineers Salary in New Jersey

Mechanical engineers in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $109,380 a year) and the least in Vineland ($102,770), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mechanical engineers average at $116,640 and the median at $112,300 for 4,180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $113,610.

Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$109,380
Atlantic City$102,780
Vineland$102,770

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$109,380	$101,470	$85,300	$81,001	103
Atlantic City	$102,780	$98,680	$78,300	$76,779	99
Vineland	$102,770	$99,620	$84,650	$76,772	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Mechanical Engineers salary in other states

Mechanical Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2141.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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