Median DOL Salary
$99,619
Total DOL Filings
44,673
Companies Hiring
5,149
Cost of Living Index
113.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
JERSEY CITY, NJ$99,619
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in JERSEY CITY, NJ is 63.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in JERSEY CITY
Highest-Paying Occupations in JERSEY CITY
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $284,211 | N/A | 7 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $167,660 | +61.4% | 5 |
| Data Scientists | $155,000 | +18.9% | 5 |
| Software Developers | $150,967 | +14% | 18 |
| Financial Managers | $147,805 | -21.7% | 62 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $145,380 | -26% | 296 |
| Sales Managers | $141,315 | -17.6% | 25 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,462 | -19.4% | 44 |
| Marketing Managers | $138,000 | -20.4% | 31 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $131,600 | +6.4% | 11 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $129,168 | +33.9% | 48 |
| General and Operations Managers | $108,719 | -27.5% | 24 |
| Credit Analysts | $104,950 | +4.7% | 28 |
| Financial Examiners | $100,000 | -3.2% | 15 |
| Economists | $97,500 | -4.7% | 6 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,431 | -9.3% | 10 |
| Electrical Engineers | $95,000 | -24.1% | 20 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $94,820 | -13.3% | 398 |
| Statisticians | $93,783 | -5.8% | 469 |
| Sales Engineers | $91,562 | -37% | 104 |
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 JERSEY CITY, NJ
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
JERSEY CITY, 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 | $284,211 | $249,966 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $167,660 | $147,458 |
| Data Scientists | $155,000 | $136,324 |
| Software Developers | $150,967 | $132,777 |
| Financial Managers | $147,805 | $129,996 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how JERSEY CITY, NJ stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in JERSEY CITY, 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.