>Anyone know for sure?

The only way to “know for sure” would be to collect data from every single person in the state and do the math yourself. Otherwise look at the time period cited and source/methodology and determine which web figure you like.

Part of your issue might be that “median” and “average” are two very different things. Which are you actually looking for? Also, are you looking for individual or household income?

I am looking for 'median' average specifically, as it gives a much more accurate idea of how much the average person makes.

the 'mean' average includes billionaires... they skew the number tremendously.

The per capita income? ~44k

https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/NJ/INC910220#INC910220

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this claims the median income of a 'household' is $80,000.

I really have a hard time believing that. Sounds way too high considering nearly a half of working NJers live alone.. and are still counted as a "household."

Too high compared to what?

too high compared to what I see. Too high considering posted job salaries... everyone complaining about high rent taking up half their salaries.. all the people on subsidized housing and choosing to rent small places instead of buy... it doesn't make any sense.

$44k for individuals is high?

depends. is that gross or net?

Incorrect. Mean, median, and mode are all different ways of looking at average.

I think it sounds low. I’m 29 and make $150k and based on those around me I’m pretty average.

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See here: https://www.britannica.com/science/mean-median-and-mode

Username checks out.

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I mean I’m not disagreeing that mean is usually synonymous with average. But median and mode are also types of average. See also the first sentences here: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=20669&section=2.1

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Maybe. Precision of language is important. But I take it you’re a college freshman? You have a lot to learn.

NJ is one of the most affluent states