Median DOL Salary
$72,737
Total DOL Filings
1,506
Companies Hiring
275
Cost of Living Index
113.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Fairfield, NJ$72,737
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Fairfield, NJ is 19.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Fairfield
Highest-Paying Occupations in Fairfield
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $240,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $76,295 | -51.1% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $73,445 | -41.3% | 20 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,863 | -31.8% | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $67,361 | -37.1% | 16 |
| Chemists | $63,419 | -25.4% | 56 |
| Compliance Officers | $62,000 | -33.7% | 13 |
| Management Analysts | $61,184 | -41.8% | 12 |
| Materials Engineers | $59,182 | -41% | 8 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $57,252 | -43.5% | 10 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $52,262 | -49.1% | 6 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $50,000 | -12.2% | 13 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $49,589 | -41.8% | 24 |
| Recreation Workers | $40,000 | +12% | 5 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $39,292 | -59.3% | 12 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $39,000 | -48.4% | 5 |
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 Fairfield, NJ
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Fairfield, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $240,000 | $211,082 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $76,295 | $67,102 |
| Electrical Engineers | $73,445 | $64,595 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,863 | $62,324 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $67,361 | $59,244 |
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.