Civil Engineers Salary in New Jersey

Civil engineers in New Jersey earn the most in Atlantic City (average $107,080 a year) and the least in Vineland ($105,980), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the civil engineers average at $114,750 and the median at $104,660 for 6,900 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $108,670.

Civil Engineers average salary by city in New Jersey

Atlantic City$107,080
Trenton$106,520
Vineland$105,980

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlantic City	$107,080	$99,360	$78,500	$79,530	99
Trenton	$106,520	$101,090	$83,860	$79,171	103
Vineland	$105,980	$100,620	$84,640	$78,826	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.

Civil Engineers salary in other states

Civil 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 17-2051.
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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