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Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in New Jersey

The median pay for a maintenance workers, machinery in New Jersey is $49,530/year ($23.81/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $83K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New Jersey. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$50K
Median annual
$23.81/hr
Hourly rate
$38K
Entry level (10th %)
$83K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $50K get you in New Jersey?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,383/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,067/mo
Rent as % of take-home61.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$49,859/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,316/mo

About maintenance workers, machineries

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 56,540
New Jersey employed: 250
Category: Repair & Maintenance

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Jersey

Bar chart showing Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $37,840, 25th percentile $41,070, median $49,530, 75th percentile $67,110, 90th percentile $83,300. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$38K25th$41KMedian$50K75th$67K90th$83K
Bar chart showing Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $37,840, 25th percentile $41,070, median $49,530, 75th percentile $67,110, 90th percentile $83,300. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level maintenance workers, machineries (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $83K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do maintenance workers, machineries make in New Jersey?

The median is $49,530 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,840, and experienced maintenance workers, machineries can clear $83,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $50K enough to live in New Jersey?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,383/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,067/month, which eats 61.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a maintenance workers, machinery 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 maintenance workers, machinery salary is worth about $49,859 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do maintenance workers, machineries 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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