Median DOL Salary
$95,151
Total DOL Filings
254
Companies Hiring
141
Cost of Living Index
113.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Kearny, NJ$95,151
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Kearny, NJ is 56.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Kearny
Highest-Paying Occupations in Kearny
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapists | $83,408 | -19.3% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $70,700 | -31.8% | 6 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $67,695 | -38.1% | 8 |
| Physical Therapists | $66,539 | -37.4% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $62,962 | -26.1% | 9 |
| Industrial Engineers | $60,965 | -41.3% | 7 |
| Management Analysts | $59,692 | -43.2% | 10 |
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 Kearny, NJ
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Kearny, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapists | $83,408 | $73,358 |
| Civil Engineers | $70,700 | $62,181 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $67,695 | $59,538 |
| Physical Therapists | $66,539 | $58,522 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $62,962 | $55,376 |
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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.