2026 reference

New Jersey salary, ages 45-49

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 45-49 is $87,312. The top 10% earn at least $228,431 and the top 25% at least $142,135; the bottom 25% earn at most $51,778 and the bottom 10% at most $33,808. Average: $118,984. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.

Salary distribution

Typical earnings for ages 45-49 United States (New Jersey)

  1. Top 10% earn at least$228,431
  2. Top 25% earn at least$142,135
  3. Middle (median)half earn more, half less$87,312
  4. Bottom 25% earn at most$51,778
  5. Bottom 10% earn at most$33,808
  6. Averagetotal income ÷ people$118,984

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