Take-home pay by job in New Jersey
What 48 common jobs pay in New Jersey, and what's left after 2026 taxes. Sorted by take-home pay.
| Job | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and operations manager | $173,690 | $119,306 | $9,942 |
| Physician assistant | $165,690 | $114,421 | $9,535 |
| Lawyer | $161,430 | $111,825 | $9,319 |
| Nurse practitioner | $159,310 | $110,533 | $9,211 |
| Medical and health services manager | $145,650 | $102,210 | $8,518 |
| Pharmacist | $137,620 | $97,317 | $8,110 |
| Software developer | $135,940 | $96,294 | $8,024 |
| Computer systems analyst | $122,890 | $88,342 | $7,362 |
| Mechanical engineer | $112,300 | $81,700 | $6,808 |
| Physical therapist | $112,140 | $81,599 | $6,800 |
| Dental hygienist | $107,040 | $78,390 | $6,532 |
| Registered nurse | $106,500 | $78,050 | $6,504 |
| Civil engineer | $104,660 | $76,892 | $6,408 |
| Accountant | $100,830 | $74,482 | $6,207 |
| Respiratory therapist | $100,810 | $74,469 | $6,206 |
| Radiologic technologist | $95,000 | $70,813 | $5,901 |
| Police officer | $92,610 | $69,309 | $5,776 |
| Firefighter | $84,130 | $63,973 | $5,331 |
| High school teacher | $82,200 | $62,758 | $5,230 |
| HR specialist | $80,690 | $61,808 | $5,151 |
| Plumber | $78,240 | $60,266 | $5,022 |
| Elementary school teacher | $78,200 | $60,241 | $5,020 |
| Electrician | $77,250 | $59,643 | $4,970 |
| Social worker (child, family and school) | $76,280 | $59,033 | $4,919 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | $75,160 | $58,320 | $4,860 |
| HVAC technician | $74,450 | $57,867 | $4,822 |
| IT support specialist | $64,470 | $51,294 | $4,274 |
| Carpenter | $64,010 | $50,954 | $4,246 |
| Truck driver (heavy and tractor-trailer) | $63,570 | $50,629 | $4,219 |
| Bookkeeper | $58,300 | $46,738 | $3,895 |
| Auto mechanic | $56,610 | $45,491 | $3,791 |
| Administrative assistant | $50,260 | $40,803 | $3,400 |
| Dental assistant | $49,390 | $40,160 | $3,347 |
| Customer service representative | $47,740 | $38,942 | $3,245 |
| Medical assistant | $47,210 | $38,551 | $3,213 |
| Nursing assistant (CNA) | $46,830 | $38,270 | $3,189 |
| Delivery driver (light truck) | $46,820 | $38,263 | $3,189 |
| Waiter or waitress | $44,960 | $36,890 | $3,074 |
| Receptionist | $41,650 | $34,459 | $2,872 |
| Pharmacy technician | $39,610 | $32,931 | $2,744 |
| Warehouse worker | $39,540 | $32,878 | $2,740 |
| Security guard | $38,880 | $32,379 | $2,698 |
| Restaurant cook | $38,460 | $32,062 | $2,672 |
| Janitor | $37,630 | $31,434 | $2,620 |
| Teaching assistant | $37,290 | $31,177 | $2,598 |
| Retail salesperson | $36,520 | $30,595 | $2,550 |
| Childcare worker | $36,390 | $30,497 | $2,541 |
| Cashier | $34,590 | $29,109 | $2,426 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.