Salary guide, May 2025
Polymer / Plastics Engineer pay in New Jersey
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The median annual wage for Materials Engineers in New Jersey was $106,920 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $93,450 and $138,210.
The New Jersey median is $5,940 below the national median of $112,860, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 17-2131 Materials Engineers
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title.
What should you know about new Jersey?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $82,120 | $93,450 | $106,920 | $138,210 | $170,140 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39.48 | $44.93 | $51.41 | $66.45 | $81.80 |
BLS estimated 260 workers employed in this occupation in New Jersey. Location quotient: 0.41.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $72,300 | $88,080 | $112,860 | $142,720 | $175,720 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $34.76 | $42.35 | $54.26 | $68.61 | $84.48 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $85,220 | $100,240 | $132,140 |
| May 2025 | $93,450 | $106,920 | $138,210 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 17-2131 Materials Engineers, New Jersey. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 17-2131 Materials Engineers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $103,660 | $93,360 to $110,990 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $125,190 | $94,670 to $159,750 |
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