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91Construction Jobs in New Jersey
91 construction openings across New Jersey. Every listing links straight to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Construction hiring in New Jersey: the current picture
There are 91 construction openings in New Jersey. Employers added at least 2 new construction postings in New Jersey in the past week.
Hiring is concentrated: Edgewood Properties alone accounts for roughly 13% of open roles, with Haddad Plumbing & Heating and University Hospital, Newark NJ next in line. Newark has the deepest pool (19 openings), followed by South Plainfield (11) and Trenton (6). Of postings that specify a schedule, 97% are full-time. Fully remote construction roles are essentially absent from this market — this is primarily in-person work.
Posted pay in New Jersey runs below the national mix for construction work: 26% of salaried postings here advertise $100K or more, versus 31% nationwide. The median posted salary is about $71,000 here, compared with roughly $77,000 across all states.
For context beyond current listings: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the average annual wage for construction and extraction occupations in New Jersey at $80,000 (median $73,000) as of May 2025. Posted salaries on new openings here are broadly in line with that benchmark. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What do construction jobs pay in New Jersey?
58 of the 91construction postings in New Jersey list pay (64%). Among those, the median posted salary is about $71,000 a year, and 26% advertise $100K or more.
Based on the 58 postings that list pay. Postings without listed pay are excluded.
Top employers hiring now
- Edgewood Properties12
- Haddad Plumbing & Heating8
- University Hospital, Newark NJ5
- Carvana4
- The LiRo Group4
- AECOM23
- Kleinfelder3
- SPAR2
Where the jobs are
- Newark19
- South Plainfield11
- Trenton6
- Manville3
- Secaucus2
- Freehold2
- Pompton Plains2
- Keasbey1
- Lincroft1
- Englewood Cliffs1
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Frequently asked questions
How many construction jobs are open in New Jersey?
There are 91 construction job postings in New Jersey. At least 2 of them were posted within the past week.
What do construction jobs pay in New Jersey?
Among the 58 postings that list pay, the median advertised salary is about $71,000 a year, and 26% offer $100K or more. Use the salary tool above to see where a specific number ranks.
Who is hiring for construction jobs in New Jersey?
The employers with the most open construction roles in New Jersey are Edgewood Properties (12 openings), Haddad Plumbing & Heating (8), and University Hospital, Newark NJ (5). Every listing links directly to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Are there remote construction jobs in New Jersey?
Not at the moment — none of the current construction postings in New Jersey are marked remote-eligible. Construction work in this market is overwhelmingly on-site.