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Accountants and Auditors in New Jersey earned a median of $100,830 a year ($48.48 an hour) in May 2025, 20% above the national median of $83,680; 42,250 were employed there, ranking #3 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $100,830 | $83,680 |
| Mean annual wage | $110,590 | $94,750 |
| Median hourly wage | $48.48 | $40.23 |
| 10th percentile | $65,710 | $56,020 |
| 25th percentile | $80,320 | $67,020 |
| 75th percentile | $129,280 | $109,810 |
| 90th percentile | $167,080 | $144,090 |
| Employment | 42,250 | 1,449,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 9.858 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.06 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.