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Data Analyst Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual in New Jersey
$135,280/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$65.04/hr
▲ 13% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

groups Employed in NJ
6,430
public U.S. Median
$120,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$124,333 #11 of 49

Data Analyst pay in New Jersey, explained

Data analysts in New Jersey earn a median of $135,280 per year ($65.04 per hour), which is 13% above the national median of $120,230. Entry-level workers earn around $80,720, while the most experienced data analysts reach about $203,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Jersey.

Is $135,280 good pay in New Jersey?

Adjusted for New Jersey's cost of living (which runs 109% of the U.S. average), that $135,280 is worth about $124,333 in national buying power — ranking New Jersey #11 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Data Analyst pay by experience in New Jersey

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,720
$38.81/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$135,280
$65.04/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$203,950
$98.05/hr

Data Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NJ
New Jersey (here) $135,280 $124,333
New York $130,460 $120,885 +$4,820
Pennsylvania $106,850 $109,509 +$28,430

Data Analyst in New Jersey: FAQ

How much do data analysts make in New Jersey?

Data analysts in New Jersey earn a median of $135,280 per year ($65.04 per hour), compared with $120,230 nationally.

Does New Jersey pay data analysts well?

At $135,280, New Jersey pays 13% above the national median for data analysts. An estimated 6,430 work in the state.

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