CONSTRUCTION TRADES
PAY IN NEW JERSEY.
BLS wage data for 14 of 17 trades in New Jersey. Sorted by median hourly pay — highest first.
Ironworker
SOC 47-2221 · 1,250 workers
$53.75
/hr median · 2024
Construction Supervisor
SOC 47-1011 · 15,670 workers
$49.93
/hr median · 2024
Sheet Metal Worker
SOC 47-2211 · 1,690 workers
$45.34
/hr median · 2024
Crane Operator
SOC 53-7021 · 740 workers
$42.54
/hr median · 2024
Operating Engineer
SOC 47-2073 · 6,450 workers
$40.47
/hr median · 2024
Boilermaker
SOC 47-2011 · 310 workers
$38.73
/hr median · 2024
Pipefitter
SOC 47-2152 · 9,840 workers
$37.10
/hr median · 2024
Plumber
SOC 47-2152 · 9,840 workers
$37.10
/hr median · 2024
Instrument Technician
SOC 49-9069 · 460 workers
$36.30
/hr median · 2024
Electrician
SOC 47-2111 · 15,230 workers
$35.14
/hr median · 2024
Millwright
SOC 49-9044 · 210 workers
$34.10
/hr median · 2024
Carpenter
SOC 47-2031 · 12,930 workers
$29.75
/hr median · 2024
Painter
SOC 47-2141 · 4,230 workers
$28.99
/hr median · 2024
Welder
SOC 51-4121 · 3,300 workers
$28.67
/hr median · 2024
Insulator
SOC 47-2131 · 1,060 workers
$26.81
/hr median · 2024
Roustabout (Oil/Gas)
SOC 47-5071
data pending
Derrick Operator
SOC 47-5011
data pending