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IT Support Specialist Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual in New Jersey
$64,470/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.00/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

groups Employed in NJ
18,200
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$59,253 #40 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in New Jersey, explained

It support specialists in New Jersey earn a median of $64,470 per year ($31.00 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $41,830, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $105,380. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Jersey.

Is $64,470 good pay in New Jersey?

Adjusted for New Jersey's cost of living (which runs 109% of the U.S. average), that $64,470 is worth about $59,253 in national buying power — ranking New Jersey #40 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in New Jersey

Entry level (10th pct)
$41,830
$20.11/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,470
$31.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$105,380
$50.66/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NJ
New Jersey (here) $64,470 $59,253
New York $72,560 $67,234 −$8,090
Delaware $62,160 $62,280 +$2,310
Pennsylvania $58,670 $60,130 +$5,800

IT Support Specialist in New Jersey: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in New Jersey?

It support specialists in New Jersey earn a median of $64,470 per year ($31.00 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does New Jersey pay IT support specialists well?

At $64,470, New Jersey pays 4% above the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 18,200 work in the state.

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