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Green Economy Workforce: Since 2021, the state’s green economy workforce increased by 12%, adding about 6,000 new jobs. All major sectors saw growth, with the highest rate in alternative vehicles and the largest net gain in energy efficiency, with an increase of over 3,600 jobs. Moreover, while the average wage for a New Jersey worker is 13% higher than the national average, the top 12 green economy occupation types (e.g., carpenters, electricians, HVAC mechanics, etc.) earned even more, with wages ranging from 17% to 76% higher above national averages for these roles.
Green Economy Workforce: Since 2021, the state’s green economy workforce increased by 12%, adding about 6,000 new jobs. All major sectors saw growth, with the highest rate in alternative vehicles and the largest net gain in energy efficiency, with an increase of over 3,600 jobs. Moreover, while the average wage for a New Jersey worker is 13% higher than the national average, the top 12 green economy occupation types (e.g., carpenters, electricians, HVAC mechanics, etc.) earned even more, with wages ranging from 17% to 76% higher above national averages for these roles.
