Salary guide, May 2025
Validation Engineer pay in Northern New Jersey within New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
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The median annual wage for Industrial Engineers in Northern New Jersey within New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ was $105,840 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $93,100 and $130,260.
The Northern New Jersey within New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median is $3,400 above the national median of $102,440, both from BLS May 2025.
BLS publishes the wider New York-Newark-Jersey City metro, not Northern New Jersey separately.
Broader occupation · SOC 17-2112 Industrial Engineers
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title.
What should you know about northern New Jersey within New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $78,270 | $93,100 | $105,840 | $130,260 | $162,390 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37.63 | $44.76 | $50.89 | $62.63 | $78.07 |
BLS estimated 8,540 workers employed in this occupation in Northern New Jersey within New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Location quotient: 0.38.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $74,370 | $83,600 | $102,440 | $129,250 | $159,860 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35.76 | $40.19 | $49.25 | $62.14 | $76.85 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Validation Engineer median is $105,840. The all-occupations median in Northern New Jersey within New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is $61,430. Ratio: 1.72 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.38 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $88,590 | $107,000 | $131,230 |
| May 2025 | $93,100 | $105,840 | $130,260 |
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 17-2112 Industrial Engineers, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. 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 17-2112 Industrial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $123,540 | $102,170 to $132,970 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $99,920 | $81,800 to $131,120 |
What does this data mean for your opening?
Within the Northern New Jersey section of the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro, Validation Engineers are included in the wider Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112) category. These professionals execute IQ, OQ, and PQ procedures and manage complex validations under 21 CFR Part 11. Manufacturing Headhunters assists hiring managers by contextualizing these broad industry statistics for precise local talent planning.
The local median pay for this occupation is $105,840, which reflects a change of -1160 compared to the May 2024 reference. The middle-band width is 37160. Thus, Northern New Jersey local pay levels are higher than the national median. National manufacturing industry data shows $127,140 for Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing and $118,700 for Chemical Manufacturing. These industry-specific figures serve as broader benchmarks for the manufacturing market.
Regional comparisons include the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury and Trenton-Princeton metros. Bridgeport lists a median of $123,540, while Trenton-Princeton lists $99,920. The location quotient for the Northern New Jersey area is 0.38. This metric highlights that industrial engineering employment is less concentrated here than in other regions. Importantly, BLS figures exclude the total economic value provided through benefits and discretionary compensation packages.
This report uses exact data from the May 2025 release. No estimates are generated for topcoded figures. For Validation Engineer in Northern New Jersey within New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, releases are separate survey estimates. The May 2025 median is $105,840; the May 2024 median is $107,000. Their arithmetic difference is -$1,160. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Employers should view these findings as a baseline for the broader Industrial Engineers classification, noting that validation-specific tasks are conducted across diverse manufacturing environments, impacting how these engineers are hired and compensated locally.
Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?
Why is this area reported under a larger metropolitan category?
The BLS does not publish independent wage data for Northern New Jersey, grouping it instead within the larger New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan statistical area.
How does the local pay compare to other nearby metros?
The local median of $105,840 sits between the higher median found in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury ($123,540) and the lower median in Trenton-Princeton ($99,920).
What does the location quotient imply about this area?
A location quotient of 0.38 indicates a lower density of Industrial Engineering roles relative to the national average. It reflects industry concentration rather than a lack of need for talent.
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