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Industrial Engineers Salary in New Jersey

Industrial Engineers in New Jersey make a median of $103,880 a year, or about $49.94 an hour. The range runs from $78K at the entry level to $144K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$104K
Median annual
$49.94/hr
Hourly rate
$78K
Entry level (10th %)
$144K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $104K get you in New Jersey?

Take-home$6,415/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,792/mo
Rent burden27.9%
COL-adjusted salary$103,880/yr
After rent$4,623/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Jersey

Bar chart showing Industrial Engineers salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $77,770, 25th percentile $86,160, median $103,880, 75th percentile $126,430, 90th percentile $143,950. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$78K25th$86KMedian$104K75th$126K90th$144K
Bar chart showing Industrial Engineers salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $77,770, 25th percentile $86,160, median $103,880, 75th percentile $126,430, 90th percentile $143,950. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level industrial engineers (10th percentile) start around $78K. Mid-career wages sit at $104K.Top earners bring in $144K or more - a $66K spread from bottom to top.

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Industrial Engineers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Alaska$143K+41%230
Louisiana$127K+26%2,000
Oregon$125K+23%5,950
California$123K+22%25,830
Wyoming$123K+21%220
Washington$120K+18%6,800
New Mexico$119K+18%750
District of Columbia$119K+18%130
Delaware$119K+17%740
Idaho$112K+11%1,430
Rhode Island$110K+9%880
Arizona$110K+9%7,320
Maryland$110K+8%3,650
Massachusetts$108K+7%10,650
West Virginia$105K+3%890

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Frequently asked questions

How much do industrial engineers make in New Jersey?

The median is $103,880 a year - that works out to about $49.94 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $77,770, and experienced industrial engineers can clear $143,950. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $104K enough to live in New Jersey?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,415/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,792/month (median of metro areas), which eats 27.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a industrial engineers salary go in New Jersey?

New Jersey has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median industrial engineers salary is worth about $103,880 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do industrial engineers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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