As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Component Engineer in Union, NJ is $78,846, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,516 weekly, or $6,571 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Component Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Component Engineer in Union, NJ vary widely, spanning from $69,486 to $86,312. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($73,947) and 75th percentile ($82,754), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,312 per year. This $8,807 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Digital Media, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Union Component Engineer often earn 4.0% higher than national averages. However, Union currently ranks 39 statewide for Component Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Component Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Component Engineer Salary $69,486 Union, NJ August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Component Engineer Salary $73,947 Union, NJ August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Component Engineer Salary $78,846 Union, NJ August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Component Engineer Salary $82,754 Union, NJ August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Component Engineer Salary $86,312 Union, NJ August 01, 2026
25% $73,947 10% $69,486 90% $86,312 75% $82,754 $78,846 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Component Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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