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In New Jersey:

  • Workers on average earn $54,710.
  • 10% of workers earn $39,980 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $103,750 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $51,220.
  • 10% of workers earn $36,740 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $97,630 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$36,740$40,700$51,220$73,990$97,630
New Jersey$39,980$42,890$54,710$91,990$103,750
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ$38,030$45,880$50,710$50,710$73,330
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$44,090$49,160$59,140$87,080$108,120
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$39,640$42,140$53,680$69,770$94,230

In New Jersey:

  • Workers on average earn $26.31 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $19.22 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $49.88 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $24.62 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $17.66 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $46.94 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$17.66$19.57$24.62$35.57$46.94
New Jersey$19.22$20.62$26.31$44.23$49.88
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ$18.29$22.06$24.38$24.38$35.25
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$21.20$23.63$28.44$41.87$51.98
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$19.06$20.26$25.81$33.54$45.30