Electricians Salary in New Jersey

Electricians in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $94,820 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($75,730), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the electricians average at $86,700 and the median at $77,250 for 13,520 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $71,490.

Electricians average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$94,820
Vineland$85,090
Atlantic City$75,730

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$94,820	$98,210	$62,850	$71,686	103
Vineland	$85,090	$76,920	$58,310	$65,461	96
Atlantic City	$75,730	$65,710	$58,180	$59,470	99

*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.

Electricians salary in other states

Electricians 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 47-2111.
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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