Median DOL Salary
$82,555
Total DOL Filings
1,080
Companies Hiring
396
Cost of Living Index
113.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Hackensack, NJ$82,555
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Hackensack, NJ is 35.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Hackensack
Highest-Paying Occupations in Hackensack
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $130,000 | -13.3% | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $118,482 | -39.7% | 5 |
| Sales Engineers | $115,000 | -20.9% | 9 |
| Engineers, All Other | $100,000 | -24.2% | 20 |
| Civil Engineers | $82,160 | -20.8% | 6 |
| Physical Therapists | $75,000 | -29.5% | 9 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $71,760 | -10.8% | 7 |
| Electrical Engineers | $68,869 | -45% | 17 |
| Chemists | $66,950 | -21.2% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $62,026 | -42% | 13 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $61,600 | -39.1% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $56,000 | -44.7% | 55 |
| Cost Estimators | $49,784 | -38.5% | 6 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $48,797 | -44.6% | 12 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $46,675 | -45.2% | 40 |
| Graphic Designers | $37,500 | -43.7% | 21 |
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 Hackensack, NJ
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Hackensack, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $130,000 | $114,336 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $118,482 | $104,206 |
| Sales Engineers | $115,000 | $101,143 |
| Engineers, All Other | $100,000 | $87,951 |
| Civil Engineers | $82,160 | $72,260 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Hackensack, NJ stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Hackensack, 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.