Accountants and Auditors Salary in New Jersey

Median annual wage in New Jersey: $100,830 +20.5% vs national

New Jersey vs United States

New JerseyUnited States
Median annual$100,830$83,680
Median hourly$48.48$40.23
Employment42,2501,449,500
Location quotient1.061.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (New Jersey) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

The numbers in context

For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $65,710, median pay is $100,830, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $167,080.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average accountants and auditors salary in New Jersey?

The median annual wage in New Jersey is $100,830 ($48.48 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.

How does New Jersey compare to the national average for accountants and auditors?

The New Jersey median of $100,830 is 20.5% higher than the U.S. median of $83,680.

How many accountants and auditors work in New Jersey?

Approximately 42,250 are employed in New Jersey, per BLS OES.