Median DOL Salary
$74,963
Total DOL Filings
1,040
Companies Hiring
302
Cost of Living Index
113.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Clifton, NJ$74,963
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Clifton, NJ is 23.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Clifton
Highest-Paying Occupations in Clifton
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $108,160 | -42.7% | 5 |
| Statisticians | $90,000 | -9.6% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $87,012 | -18.7% | 14 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $77,813 | -41.2% | 11 |
| Management Analysts | $72,020 | -31.5% | 8 |
| Civil Engineers | $70,278 | -32.2% | 8 |
| Physical Therapists | $70,000 | -34.2% | 9 |
| Electrical Engineers | $68,500 | -45.3% | 7 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $66,560 | -39.2% | 13 |
| Engineers, All Other | $65,000 | -50.7% | 8 |
| Cost Estimators | $61,506 | -24% | 8 |
| Chemical Engineers | $61,027 | -48.4% | 5 |
| Chemists | $56,701 | -33.3% | 8 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $56,451 | -44.3% | 21 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $54,050 | -32.8% | 17 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $53,000 | -42.9% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $46,675 | -45.2% | 12 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - New Jersey
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for New Jersey.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $238,870 | 7,840 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $214,630 | 360 |
| Neurologists | $213,200 | 190 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $202,310 | 9,010 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $202,110 | N/A |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $200,150 | 990 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $196,480 | 33,860 |
| Financial Managers | $188,750 | 32,370 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $182,660 | 810 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $174,230 | 4,320 |
Salary Trend in Clifton, NJ
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Clifton, NJ has a cost of living index of 113.7, which is 13.7% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $87,951 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $108,160 | $95,128 |
| Statisticians | $90,000 | $79,156 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $87,012 | $76,528 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $77,813 | $68,437 |
| Management Analysts | $72,020 | $63,342 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Clifton, NJ stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Clifton, NJ
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.