Median DOL Salary
$84,032
Total DOL Filings
628
Companies Hiring
170
Cost of Living Index
113.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
DAYTON, NJ$84,032
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in DAYTON, NJ is 37.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in DAYTON
Highest-Paying Occupations in DAYTON
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineers | $85,384 | -27.9% | 5 |
| Industrial Engineers | $73,200 | -29.5% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $65,354 | -50.5% | 5 |
| Chemists | $63,397 | -25.4% | 86 |
| Management Analysts | $60,341 | -42.6% | 9 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $54,286 | -36.3% | 6 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $53,750 | -57.8% | 9 |
| Logisticians | $53,206 | -43.2% | 8 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $52,967 | -47.7% | 16 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $45,739 | -41.5% | 6 |
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 DAYTON, NJ
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
DAYTON, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineers | $85,384 | $75,096 |
| Industrial Engineers | $73,200 | $64,380 |
| Engineers, All Other | $65,354 | $57,479 |
| Chemists | $63,397 | $55,758 |
| Management Analysts | $60,341 | $53,070 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.