New Jersey Electrician Pay by Trade
Updated 2026-10-29 · 0 trades with 5+ disclosed-pay postings
The New Jersey electrician labor market
New Jersey is a dense, premium-rate electrician market where New York proximity, pharmaceutical campuses, and strong prevailing wage sustain top-tier pay. North Jersey runs on Manhattan spillover — commercial towers in Jersey City and Newark, hospital systems, Port Newark-Elizabeth logistics infrastructure, and pharmaceutical campuses (Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Bristol Myers) with continuous lab and GMP electrical work. Central Jersey adds warehouse and distribution construction along the Turnpike corridor; South Jersey contributes Philadelphia-spillover commercial, healthcare, and the Atlantic City hospitality cycle. Data centers are scaling in the northern counties where fiber density and power attract developers serving the metro. Licensing is state-level (electrical contractor, journeyman accreditation) with consistent enforcement. Union density is very high in the north and on public work (locals include Local 102 Parsippany, Local 164 Jersey City/Paramus, Local 400 Wall/Asbury Park, Local 351 Folsom/Atlantic City, and Local 456 New Brunswick); New Jersey prevailing wage covers virtually all public work at strong rates. Workforce dynamics mirror New York at a slight discount: contractors compete for hands against high housing costs, apprentice pipelines are healthy in the organized trades, and the pharma-lab niche offers unusually stable, clean, high-paying wireman careers. For electricians, North Jersey commercial and pharma-lab tickets lead on rate; the Turnpike logistics corridor and South Jersey commercial work offer volume with relatively lower living costs.
No trade in New Jersey has 5 or more disclosed-pay postings yet — check back as coverage grows.
Frequently asked questions
What does an electrician make in New Jersey?
Based on 0 disclosed-pay postings tracked by ElectricianDB, the median hourly pay for journeyman electrician work in New Jersey is $0.00/hr. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a statewide electrician median of $37.14/hr.
Where are the highest-paying electrician jobs in New Jersey?
The strongest recent postings cluster around New Jersey. Top-end rates on active postings run above the $0.00/hr median — see the highest-paying openings listed on this page for current examples.
Which employers pay electricians the most in New Jersey?
Among employers with repeated postings in New Jersey, a mix of regional contractors show the highest average disclosed minimums. Averages reflect posted ranges, not verified take-home pay.
Do you need a New Jersey electrician license to work there?
Most states require a license for unsupervised electrical work, and requirements vary by state and municipality — see our step-by-step licensing pathway for New Jersey for the exact hours, exam, and fees.
What's the prevailing wage for electricians in New Jersey?
Prevailing-wage coverage depends on federal and state funding rules that differ by project and jurisdiction — see New Jersey prevailing wage rates for the current determinations.
How many electrician jobs are posted in New Jersey right now?
ElectricianDB is currently tracking 0 disclosed-pay journeyman electrician postings in New Jersey. Counts change as contractors post and fill roles.