Median DOL Salary
$76,765
Total DOL Filings
391
Companies Hiring
144
Cost of Living Index
113.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
ELIZABETH, NJ$76,765
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in ELIZABETH, NJ is 26% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in ELIZABETH
Highest-Paying Occupations in ELIZABETH
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $109,574 | -31.5% | 5 |
| Chemical Engineers | $105,000 | -11.3% | 5 |
| Pharmacists | $100,042 | -24.5% | 8 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $79,040 | -22.2% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapists | $79,040 | -23.5% | 9 |
| Physical Therapists | $78,395 | -26.3% | 9 |
| Chemists | $76,454 | -10.1% | 13 |
| Civil Engineers | $68,000 | -34.4% | 6 |
| Logisticians | $66,200 | -29.4% | 8 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $64,480 | -36.4% | 6 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $62,088 | -38.7% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $61,214 | -41.8% | 5 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $54,784 | -25.6% | 20 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $47,222 | -37.6% | 5 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $46,500 | -39.3% | 7 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $46,342 | -45.6% | 29 |
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 ELIZABETH, NJ
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
ELIZABETH, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $109,574 | $96,371 |
| Chemical Engineers | $105,000 | $92,348 |
| Pharmacists | $100,042 | $87,987 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $79,040 | $69,516 |
| Occupational Therapists | $79,040 | $69,516 |
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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.