As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Instrumentation Engineer in Middlesex, NJ is $65,937, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,268 weekly, or $5,495 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Instrumentation Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Instrumentation Engineer in Middlesex, NJ vary widely, spanning from $50,933 to $77,125. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,084) and 75th percentile ($71,793), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,125 per year. This $13,709 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Preventative Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Middlesex Instrumentation Engineer often earn 3.7% higher than national averages. However, Middlesex currently ranks 48 statewide for Instrumentation 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
Instrumentation Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $50,933 Middlesex, NJ April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $58,084 Middlesex, NJ April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $65,937 Middlesex, NJ April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $71,793 Middlesex, NJ April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $77,125 Middlesex, NJ April 01, 2026
25% $58,084 10% $50,933 90% $77,125 75% $71,793 $65,937 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Instrumentation Engineer

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Instrument Technician II

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Middlesex, New Jersey    Middlesex is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 13,635 reflec....More

Middlesex, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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