salary$79,020 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,170per year
Jobs in the area36,550people work this job
Can a electrician afford Jersey City?
Expensive. Rent of $2,946 a month takes 44.7% of the median electrician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Jersey City, NJ?
The median pay for a electrician in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area is $79,020 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $46,170 and $132,170.
Can a electrician afford to live in Jersey City?
Typical rent of $2,946 a month takes 44.7% of the median electrician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.