Construction & Trades New Jersey
Construction & Trades salary in New Jersey
Typical pay
$70,700a year
Most Construction & Tradeses earn $57k to $94k a year
From 122 current job postings, updated Nov 13, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Construction & Trades salary in New Jersey is $70,700 a year. Most job postings pay $57,200 to $93,800. From 122 current job postings, updated Nov 13, 2026.
How much does a Construction & Trades make an hour?
A Construction & Trades in New Jersey typically makes about $34.00 an hour. Most job postings pay $27.50 to $45.08.
How much does a Construction & Trades make a year?
A Construction & Trades in New Jersey typically makes about $70,700 a year. Most job postings pay $57,200 to $93,800.
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Typical pay by city in New Jersey
Back to the whole USNew Jersey
$71k typical, most $57k to $94k
| Philadelphia, PA | $73k | $53k to $90k | 94 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $68k | $54k to $90k | 248 |
| Allentown, PA | – | – | 28 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | – | – | 13 |
| Trenton, NJ | – | – | 6 |
| Vineland, NJ | – | – | 7 |
Pay advertised in current postings, per year. Postings are those that list pay.
Pay by experience level
What most job postings pay at each stage. The dot is typical pay.
- Starting out 24 job postings$37k $73k
Typical: $48k
Most new hires start near the low end.
- Experienced 61 job postings$60k $93k
Typical: $71k
- Senior 8 job postings
- Lead or manager 1 job postings
Not enough postings yet to show pay for Senior and Lead or manager. We show pay once 10 postings at a level list it.
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Pick your level to see what most Construction & Trades job postings in New Jersey pay at it.
Experienced: most postings pay $60k to $93k a year, typically $71k.
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Cost of living in New Jersey
About $5,993 a month for 1 adult, 1 bedroom rental, a car, taxes included. Everyday prices run about 9% above the US average.
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How much does a Construction & Trades make in New Jersey?
Employers hiring now typically offer $70,700 a year for Construction & Trades roles in New Jersey. These numbers come from the pay employers list in their job postings, so they show what is on offer today rather than what people earned last year. We only show a number when at least 10 postings list pay.
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