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298 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in New Jersey (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 298 occupations in New Jersey with a median salary above $75K per year. The highest-paying is Radiologists at $482,700/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $75K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

298
Jobs Over $75K

$482,700

#1: Radiologists

$115,669

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

1,534,200

Workers in These Jobs

All 298 Jobs Paying Over $75K in New Jersey

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Radiologists	$482,700	$374,880	N/A
2	Physicians, Pathologists	$355,970	$298,760	230
3	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$341,430	$347,890	420
4	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$315,340	$262,080	500
5	Chief Executives	$310,440	$372,910	2,430
6	Family Medicine Physicians	$292,170	$291,470	3,050
7	Nurse Anesthetists	$291,350	$290,920	N/A
8	Pediatric Surgeons	$288,930	$280,020	N/A
9	Cardiologists	$286,540	$325,020	N/A
10	Athletes and Sports Competitors	$253,870	$241,760	390
11	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$228,870	$222,080	740
12	Commercial Pilots	$226,710	$215,210	670
13	Neurologists	$222,120	$243,370	140
14	Natural Sciences Managers	$207,030	$217,190	10,040
15	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$204,160	$170,500	920
16	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$203,460	$206,650	34,470
17	Pediatricians, General	$201,560	$194,010	1,280
18	Financial Managers	$199,110	$216,740	32,510
19	Psychiatrists	$194,070	$244,560	1,290
20	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$180,640	$193,220	4,540
21	Marketing Managers	$180,040	$198,400	13,510
22	Public Relations Managers	$174,980	$185,230	2,420
23	Purchasing Managers	$174,520	$186,350	3,430
24	General and Operations Managers	$173,690	$205,250	53,000
25	Sales Managers	$173,020	$190,770	20,090
26	Human Resources Managers	$172,440	$186,360	6,400
27	Dentists, General	$171,330	$198,290	2,980
28	Medical Dosimetrists	$170,650	$180,230	90
29	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$168,370	$178,260	950
30	Economists	$167,550	$161,990	280
31	Physician Assistants	$165,690	$162,100	4,790
32	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$165,390	$185,040	470
33	Physicists	$163,270	$175,090	470
34	Computer Network Architects	$162,350	$159,330	5,660
35	Lawyers	$161,430	$184,090	23,160
36	Training and Development Managers	$160,540	$166,180	1,540
37	Podiatrists	$160,300	$161,820	260
38	Veterinarians	$160,140	$166,170	1,910
39	Nurse Practitioners	$159,310	$155,750	9,950
40	Optometrists	$159,040	$161,110	1,380
41	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$158,730	$154,750	1,820
42	Personal Financial Advisors	$158,570	$191,890	9,300
43	Nurse Midwives	$153,970	$159,170	120
44	Industrial Production Managers	$147,260	$153,000	6,780
45	Medical and Health Services Managers	$145,650	$178,050	16,900
46	Administrative Services Managers	$144,460	$156,590	10,910
47	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$142,990	$145,430	7,650
48	Computer Hardware Engineers	$142,880	$146,990	580
49	Actuaries	$142,800	$152,850	1,260
50	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$140,840	$148,250	1,580
51	Fundraising Managers	$140,500	$151,970	750
52	Sales Engineers	$139,010	$141,310	1,760
53	Construction Managers	$138,230	$151,170	6,910
54	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$137,920	$138,440	800
55	Pharmacists	$137,620	$141,350	9,420
56	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$137,440	$145,910	11,450
57	Software Developers	$135,940	$143,800	51,570
58	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$135,760	$156,120	470
59	Data Scientists	$135,280	$138,590	6,430
60	Chiropractors	$134,990	$126,020	1,370
61	Information Security Analysts	$134,820	$140,040	4,860
62	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$133,210	$137,140	2,210
63	Air Traffic Controllers	$132,230	$139,660	190
64	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$131,930	$141,920	270
65	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$131,570	$148,340	4,100
66	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$131,380	$117,850	50
67	Power Plant Operators	$131,370	$120,430	300
68	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$131,360	$142,790	5,600
69	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$130,610	$145,200	9,120
70	Radiation Therapists	$129,460	$137,970	600
71	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$129,280	$138,450	6,120
72	Financial Risk Specialists	$129,220	$133,950	2,760
73	Art Directors	$129,200	$136,160	1,840
74	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$128,320	$133,870	330
75	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$128,220	$125,710	330
76	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$127,090	$131,590	2,700
77	Chemical Engineers	$126,760	$129,080	440
78	Hydrologists	$126,680	$127,450	N/A
79	Aerospace Engineers	$126,430	$131,410	3,400
80	Database Administrators	$125,860	$125,070	1,810
81	Electrical Engineers	$125,370	$126,990	2,940
82	Acupuncturists	$125,260	$129,250	240
83	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$124,280	$122,290	540
84	Facilities Managers	$124,110	$130,980	5,690
85	Project Management Specialists	$122,980	$127,900	28,300
86	Computer Systems Analysts	$122,890	$125,850	16,520
87	Music Directors and Composers	$122,750	$133,540	210
88	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$122,620	$121,470	2,570
89	Technical Writers	$122,320	$116,550	1,550
90	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$121,580	$109,390	1,310
91	Emergency Management Directors	$120,990	$118,090	490
92	Database Architects	$120,790	$130,590	3,090
93	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$120,180	$124,250	60
94	Producers and Directors	$119,840	$124,310	2,970
95	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$119,470	$120,550	6,550
96	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$119,370	$121,820	430
97	Audiologists	$119,230	$113,560	210
98	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$118,950	$105,690	240
99	Labor Relations Specialists	$118,370	$114,980	3,700
100	Ship Engineers	$118,310	$114,470	170
101	Statisticians	$118,280	$126,370	880
102	Genetic Counselors	$117,750	$111,660	240
103	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$117,450	$122,120	1,340
104	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$116,420	$119,390	9,280
105	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$116,300	$116,540	3,080
106	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$116,110	$112,650	N/A
107	Sound Engineering Technicians	$115,190	$111,170	290
108	Carpet Installers	$115,180	$97,430	390
109	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$114,680	$123,200	680
110	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$113,220	$112,660	1,060
111	Mechanical Engineers	$112,300	$116,640	4,180
112	Physical Therapists	$112,140	$114,550	9,750
113	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$111,600	$107,730	450
114	Real Estate Brokers	$111,390	$105,630	1,290
115	Gas Plant Operators	$110,900	$111,490	190
116	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$109,910	$122,510	1,270
117	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$109,880	$129,390	410
118	Epidemiologists	$109,760	$110,160	290
119	Financial and Investment Analysts	$108,610	$123,940	10,380
120	Lodging Managers	$107,720	$106,460	450
121	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$107,610	$103,690	330
122	Millwrights	$107,540	$101,150	340
123	Dental Hygienists	$107,040	$104,410	7,230
124	Materials Engineers	$106,920	$117,440	260
125	Registered Nurses	$106,500	$110,100	92,680
126	Financial Examiners	$106,410	$125,230	2,190
127	Transit and Railroad Police	$106,290	$102,930	340
128	Management Analysts	$105,820	$115,990	22,080
129	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$105,510	$107,160	16,230
130	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$105,370	$110,880	1,900
131	Computer Programmers	$104,940	$114,950	3,930
132	Civil Engineers	$104,660	$114,750	6,900
133	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$104,540	$103,240	420
134	Food Scientists and Technologists	$104,340	$112,340	630
135	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$103,930	$106,180	1,250
136	Industrial Engineers	$103,840	$112,840	6,870
137	Occupational Therapists	$103,410	$110,150	6,290
138	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$103,150	$103,800	3,370
139	Materials Scientists	$103,150	$107,960	440
140	Environmental Engineers	$102,630	$109,560	990
141	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$102,090	$95,220	2,540
142	Fashion Designers	$101,610	$103,480	160
143	Speech-Language Pathologists	$101,560	$109,510	6,840
144	Funeral Home Managers	$101,520	$115,690	420
145	Gambling Managers	$101,470	$111,510	130
146	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$101,100	$101,660	440
147	Credit Analysts	$100,940	$112,680	1,220
148	Accountants and Auditors	$100,830	$110,590	42,250
149	Respiratory Therapists	$100,810	$99,760	3,350
150	Crane and Tower Operators	$100,640	$102,380	1,000
151	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$100,520	$98,880	N/A
152	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,260	$101,590	650
153	Avionics Technicians	$100,250	$90,280	260
154	Compliance Officers	$100,000	$103,950	13,310
155	Real Estate Sales Agents	$99,990	$92,310	N/A
156	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,900	$110,860	780
157	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$99,800	$118,250	2,390
158	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,450	$108,030	900
159	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$99,030	$111,480	10,370
160	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,920	$103,930	530
161	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,500	$104,710	480
162	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,630	$124,280	2,960
163	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$96,510	$89,000	1,000
164	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$96,420	$97,780	1,430
165	Budget Analysts	$96,250	$100,310	840
166	Insurance Underwriters	$96,220	$99,990	3,150
167	Instructional Coordinators	$96,090	$91,700	3,770
168	Microbiologists	$96,020	$95,920	790
169	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$95,690	$94,120	9,650
170	Survey Researchers	$95,580	$106,680	100
171	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$95,310	$104,180	2,170
172	Social and Community Service Managers	$95,290	$101,660	5,530
173	Web Developers	$95,180	$94,990	2,250
174	School Psychologists	$95,160	$99,570	2,130
175	Landscape Architects	$95,020	$101,390	360
176	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$95,000	$93,240	6,320
177	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$94,770	$87,780	7,570
178	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$94,280	$91,680	N/A
179	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$93,250	$97,390	12,180
180	Loan Officers	$92,920	$102,890	6,200
181	Sheet Metal Workers	$92,840	$88,620	2,790
182	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$92,680	$95,460	14,930
183	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$92,610	$93,700	21,780
184	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$92,390	$99,420	1,190
185	Logisticians	$92,280	$97,280	6,280
186	Marriage and Family Therapists	$92,150	$90,310	4,040
187	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$92,060	$96,730	1,720
188	Soil and Plant Scientists	$91,970	$91,400	130
189	Surgical Assistants	$90,710	$97,840	N/A
190	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$90,610	$92,160	3,830
191	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$90,310	$99,540	510
192	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$90,310	$93,840	1,230
193	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$89,990	$165,650	2,920
194	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$89,660	$93,270	5,980
195	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$89,590	$100,930	2,260
196	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$89,520	$89,380	11,690
197	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$88,500	$93,180	300
198	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$88,480	$90,510	170
199	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$88,190	$94,660	22,990
200	Lighting Technicians	$87,550	$90,900	340
201	Computer Network Support Specialists	$87,440	$93,000	3,370
202	Commercial Divers	$86,920	$89,120	N/A
203	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$86,820	$86,380	330
204	Paramedics	$86,630	$87,760	540
205	Locomotive Engineers	$86,550	$88,640	830
206	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$86,380	$104,220	N/A
207	Urban and Regional Planners	$86,280	$94,620	790
208	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$85,510	$87,320	2,250
209	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,250	$104,370	3,190
210	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,130	$95,920	120
211	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$85,040	$92,580	3,150
212	Chemists	$84,450	$96,980	5,280
213	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$84,450	$87,460	2,870
214	Firefighters	$84,130	$85,810	7,500
215	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$83,770	$86,430	2,320
216	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$83,770	$88,760	7,520
217	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,620	$93,990	330
218	Mechanical Drafters	$83,380	$86,540	690
219	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$83,030	$92,150	90
220	Signal and Track Switch Repairers	$82,990	$86,720	260
221	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,910	$101,920	190
222	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,890	$95,600	350
223	Film and Video Editors	$82,890	$101,590	620
224	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$82,850	$100,440	7,110
225	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$82,710	$81,870	2,440
226	Healthcare Social Workers	$82,690	$85,340	4,310
227	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$82,420	$109,890	15,230
228	Boilermakers	$82,410	$80,990	280
229	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$82,200	$87,100	38,140
230	Riggers	$82,130	$81,960	200
231	Construction and Building Inspectors	$81,760	$86,370	5,950
232	Editors	$81,680	$107,030	2,120
233	Insurance Sales Agents	$81,640	$102,460	11,370
234	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,600	$92,670	750
235	Writers and Authors	$81,590	$87,170	1,180
236	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,500	$94,680	1,440
237	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$81,190	$104,670	170
238	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$81,110	$84,850	15,040
239	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$81,100	$77,410	1,350
240	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,790	$95,070	1,630
241	Human Resources Specialists	$80,690	$89,170	21,690
242	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,660	$90,840	1,660
243	Cost Estimators	$80,570	$89,600	5,240
244	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$80,310	$88,110	740
245	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$80,280	$80,640	2,890
246	Public Relations Specialists	$80,130	$88,460	4,980
247	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,100	$106,020	3,300
248	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,540	$92,210	1,570
249	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$79,410	$99,790	34,360
250	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$79,210	$86,690	3,150
251	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$79,200	$93,800	44,980
252	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$79,110	$82,680	5,660
253	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,060	$87,900	850
254	Solar Photovoltaic Installers	$78,950	$78,690	1,880
255	Pipelayers	$78,830	$78,600	400
256	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$78,770	$87,680	2,900
257	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$78,770	$81,690	23,650
258	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,760	$88,440	1,950
259	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$78,760	$77,530	2,500
260	Rail Car Repairers	$78,750	$78,940	410
261	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,540	$90,910	50
262	Physical Therapist Assistants	$78,440	$77,020	1,810
263	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$78,380	$82,240	4,100
264	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,350	$86,430	550
265	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$78,240	$92,590	8,750
266	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$78,200	$82,120	40,300
267	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$78,180	$77,770	3,520
268	Food Service Managers	$78,020	$85,050	6,360
269	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$78,000	$80,230	2,690
270	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$77,950	$82,890	400
271	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$77,910	$81,430	8,190
272	Curators	$77,800	$77,880	120
273	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,780	$81,250	1,380
274	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,600	$79,490	2,580
275	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$77,600	$83,530	240
276	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,570	$91,920	450
277	Electricians	$77,250	$86,700	13,520
278	Surgical Technologists	$77,200	$75,640	2,780
279	Fundraisers	$77,170	$83,810	1,950
280	Surveyors	$77,160	$86,060	900
281	Historians	$77,080	$78,220	130
282	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$77,040	$81,530	390
283	Training and Development Specialists	$77,020	$81,390	9,210
284	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$77,010	$83,470	520
285	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,980	$83,650	2,000
286	Coaches and Scouts	$76,700	$81,840	5,670
287	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$76,660	$80,520	11,610
288	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$76,640	$80,250	55,210
289	Roofers	$76,600	$74,380	1,860
290	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$76,560	$77,280	1,400
291	Set and Exhibit Designers	$76,380	$78,470	220
292	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$76,280	$78,560	7,360
293	Athletic Trainers	$76,210	$79,790	890
294	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$75,930	$78,720	590
295	Hearing Aid Specialists	$75,720	$70,060	470
296	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$75,160	$74,600	17,410
297	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$75,080	$81,280	1,340
298	Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	$75,020	$68,820	150

New Jersey High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in New Jersey are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Arts & Media fields.

44.2% of all tracked occupations in NJ earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,020/year (Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders), while the top earner makes $482,700/year.

New Jersey ranks #5 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in New Jersey?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 298 occupations in New Jersey with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 44.2% of all tracked occupations in NJ.

What is the highest paying job in New Jersey?

The highest paying occupation in New Jersey is Radiologists with a median salary of $482,700 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $75K+ list in New Jersey?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in New Jersey is $75,020/year (Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in New Jersey?

The average median salary among all 298 occupations that pay over $75K in New Jersey is $115,669 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $75K in New Jersey?

High-paying jobs in New Jersey typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $75K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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All New Jersey Jobs

Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $75K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics