Comprehensive salary overview for New Jersey based on 4,204,480 workers across 732 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in New Jersey based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $238,870 | $233,330 | 7,840 |
| 2 | Athletes and Sports Competitors | $214,630 | $211,960 | 360 |
| 3 | Neurologists | $213,200 | $209,890 | 190 |
| 4 | Natural Sciences Managers | $202,310 | $207,130 | 9,010 |
| 5 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $202,110 | $195,230 | N/A |
| 6 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $200,150 | $166,650 | 990 |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $196,480 | $204,240 | 33,860 |
| 8 | Financial Manager | $188,750 | $211,620 | 32,370 |
| 9 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $182,660 | $190,280 | 810 |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $174,230 | $187,940 | 4,320 |
| 11 | Marketing Manager | $173,310 | $190,930 | 11,750 |
| 12 | Purchasing Managers | $173,130 | $185,390 | 2,830 |
| 13 | Sales Manager | $171,490 | $190,380 | 18,110 |
| 14 | Pediatricians, General | $171,380 | $168,700 | 730 |
| 15 | Public Relations Managers | $169,510 | $178,810 | 2,380 |
| 16 | Physicists | $168,610 | $177,610 | 320 |
| 17 | Human Resources Manager | $166,070 | $179,340 | 6,470 |
| 18 | Medical Dosimetrists | $165,100 | $163,490 | 100 |
| 19 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $163,700 | $166,950 | 450 |
| 20 | Managers, All Other | $163,630 | $170,910 | 24,000 |
| 21 | Dentists, General | $159,860 | $175,720 | 2,710 |
| 22 | Lawyer | $158,470 | $186,430 | 23,360 |
| 23 | Optometrists | $156,000 | $145,500 | 950 |
| 24 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $155,860 | $155,570 | 1,950 |
| 25 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $155,570 | $208,350 | 2,210 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in New Jersey by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $31,470 | 10,530 |
| Shampooers | $31,470 | 1,400 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,710 | 11,220 |
| Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other | $32,050 | N/A |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $32,450 | N/A |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $32,670 | 13,890 |
| Cashiers | $33,200 | 93,270 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,290 | 86,980 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $33,340 | 320 |
| Telemarketers | $33,580 | 830 |
The most common jobs in New Jersey by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 105,460 | $37,080 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 101,720 | $39,050 |
| Registered Nurse | 95,150 | $102,730 |
| Cashiers | 93,270 | $33,200 |
| Retail Salespersons | 87,760 | $35,630 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 86,980 | $33,290 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 76,060 | $42,770 |
| Office Clerks, General | 71,140 | $47,980 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 70,780 | $36,800 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 67,590 | $37,320 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.