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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in New Jersey earned a median of $56,610 a year ($27.22 an hour) in May 2025, 12% above the national median of $50,620; 17,640 were employed there, ranking #16 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 | $56,610 | $50,620 |
| Mean annual wage | $58,830 | $56,420 |
| Median hourly wage | $27.22 | $24.34 |
| 10th percentile | $33,500 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $40,030 | $38,900 |
| 75th percentile | $75,410 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $91,210 | $81,790 |
| Employment | 17,640 | 704,640 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.117 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.91 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.