Very High demand
Electrician Careers in New Jersey
Everything you need to build an electrical career in New Jersey.
$38–$68 / hr
Typical pay range
Very High
Electrician demand
Market pay ranges: Updated Oct 12, 2026 · Derived from BLS OEWS median Commercial and journeyman scale runs 43% above the BLS OEWS, May 2025 median hourly wage for all electricians in New Jersey ($37.14/hr).
Commercial rate ranges are derived from each state's BLS OEWS median electrician wage (SOC 47-2111, May 2025) applied against a national commercial-premium multiplier (1.15×–1.58×), based on 2026 published journeyman wage data. Not a direct BLS figure.
Electrical career overview
Proximity to the New York and Philadelphia metros, a dense pharmaceutical and life-sciences base, and growing data center development make New Jersey one of the highest-paying electrical markets in the country.
How licensing works in New Jersey
New Jersey licenses electricians statewide through the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (BEEC), with a mandatory registered apprenticeship.