2026 reference

New Jersey salary, ages 20-24

U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners

In New Jersey, the 2026 reference median salary for full-time, year-round wage and salary earners ages 20-24 is $39,851. The top 10% earn at least $79,190 and the top 25% at least $56,854; the bottom 25% earn at most $29,442 and the bottom 10% at most $20,305. Average: $46,943. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.

Salary distribution

Typical earnings for ages 20-24 United States (New Jersey)

  1. Top 10% earn at least$79,190
  2. Top 25% earn at least$56,854
  3. Middle (median)half earn more, half less$39,851
  4. Bottom 25% earn at most$29,442
  5. Bottom 10% earn at most$20,305
  6. Averagetotal income ÷ people$46,943

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