As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in New Jersey is $102,610, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,973 weekly, or $8,551 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Engineer in New Jersey vary widely, spanning from $85,851 to $113,679. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($93,838) and 75th percentile ($108,404), while top earners (90th percentile) make $113,679 per year. This $14,566 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Jersey Forensic Engineer often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 15 companies. However, New Jersey currently ranks 5 nationwide for Forensic 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
Forensic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $85,851 NJ May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $93,838 NJ May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $102,610 NJ May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $108,404 NJ May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $113,679 NJ May 01, 2026
25% $93,838 10% $85,851 90% $113,679 75% $108,404 $102,610 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Forensic Engineer ?

Forensic engineering has been defined as "the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal". It therefore includes the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury, damage to property or economic loss. The consequences of failure may give rise to action under either criminal or civil law including but not limited to health and safety legislation, the laws of contract and/or product liability and the...

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Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $116,441 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $116,864 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $116,549 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $115,339 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $118,371 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $115,894 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $110,789 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $115,116 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $116,873 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $115,881 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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