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New Jersey Electrician Market Overview

New Jersey offers electrical opportunities across pharmaceuticals, ports, financial services, and gaming.Newark leads with major airports and pharmaceutical headquarters, while Jersey Cityanchors financial services and data centers. Port areas provide specialized marine electrical work, and Atlantic City creates casino electrical opportunities. PSE&G provides consistent utility electrical demand statewide, with proximity to NYC adding premium opportunities.

Highest-Paying New Jersey Cities for Electricians

Jersey City

$35-50/hr
Financial • Data centers • NYC proximity

Newark

$32-45/hr
Airport • Pharmaceutical • Port

Edison

$30-42/hr
Pharmaceutical • Corporate • Research

Elizabeth

$30-40/hr
Port • Refinery • Manufacturing

Atlantic City

$28-38/hr
Gaming • Hotels • Entertainment

Trenton

$26-36/hr
Government • State facilities

New Jersey's Biggest Electrical Employers

PSE&G (Public Service Electric & Gas)

Electric utility serving most of NJ, power plants, transmission

400+ electricians
$35-50/hour
Location: Statewide • Power generation • Transmission • Distribution • Nuclear plants

Pharmaceutical Companies

Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis

350+ electricians
$32-45/hour
Location: New Brunswick, Rahway, Princeton • Clean room electrical • Research facilities

Port Authority & Port Operations

Port of NY/NJ, Newark Liberty Airport, marine terminals

300+ electricians
$34-48/hour
Location: Newark, Elizabeth, Bayonne • Marine electrical • Airport systems • Cargo handling

Healthcare Systems

RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian, Atlantic Health

250+ electricians
$28-40/hour
Location: Statewide • Medical electrical • Critical care systems • Emergency power

Gaming & Entertainment

Borgata, Ocean Casino, Hard Rock, Golden Nugget, Resorts

200+ electricians
$28-38/hour
Location: Atlantic City • Casino electrical • Gaming systems • Entertainment venues

Industries Hiring Electricians in New Jersey

Pharmaceutical & Biotech

• J&J/Merck: $32-45/hour
• Clean room electrical systems
• Research facility electrical
• Manufacturing equipment electrical

Port & Logistics

• Port Authority: $34-48/hour
• Marine terminal electrical
• Cargo handling systems
• Airport electrical infrastructure

Financial & Data Centers

• Data Centers: $35-50/hour
• Critical power systems
• UPS and backup systems
• Financial facility electrical

Gaming & Entertainment

• Atlantic City: $28-38/hour
• Casino electrical systems
• Gaming machine electrical
• Entertainment venue electrical

New Jersey Electrical Licensing

Journeyman Electrician

• 8,000 hours (4 years experience)
• State exam: NEC + New Jersey electrical code
• Fees: $225 total ($175 app + $50 exam)
• License valid for 3 years

Master Electrician

• 4 years journeyman experience
• Master exam + business knowledge
• Can supervise and contract
• Required for electrical contracting

High-Value Specializations

• Clean Room: Pharmaceutical facility electrical
• Marine Electrical: Port and terminal systems
• Data Center: Critical power systems
• Gaming Systems: Casino electrical
Authority: NJ Board of Electrical Examiners • (973) 504-6410

Career Progression

Apprentice$20-28/hr
Journeyman$28-42/hr
Specialized/Port$34-50/hr
Master/Supervisor$40-60/hr

Best Times to Apply

Year-round: Pharmaceutical & data centers
Spring: Construction season starts
Summer: Atlantic City tourism peak
Fall/Winter: Port maintenance seasons
Pro tip: Pharmaceutical clean room experience opens doors to biotech facilities nationwide

Cost of Living vs Electrician Pay

Jersey City

$35-50/hr
Home: $650k • Rent: $2,200

Newark

$32-45/hr
Home: $420k • Rent: $1,600

Trenton

$26-36/hr
Home: $280k • Rent: $1,200
New Jersey offers high electrical wages but high costs - Proximity to NYC provides premium opportunities, though housing and taxes are expensive statewide.

Ready for New Jersey Electrical Work?

New Jersey offers premium electrical opportunities across pharmaceuticals, major ports, financial services, and gaming with proximity to NYC markets and specialized industries. From Johnson & Johnson clean rooms to Port Authority marine systems, the Garden State provides diverse, high-paying careers for electricians seeking specialized experience in growing industries.

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