Median DOL Salary
$81,060
Total DOL Filings
884
Companies Hiring
168
Cost of Living Index
113.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Metuchen, NJ$81,060
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Metuchen, NJ is 33.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Metuchen
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaxisIT, Inc. | 141 | $90,000 | Other | |
| URL Systems, Inc | 79 | $77,000 | Other | |
| Xceed Technologies Inc | 70 | $96,366 | Other | |
| VYPAK CORPORATION | 55 | $65,000 | Other | |
| SAVVYTECH SOLUTIONS INC | 31 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Revision Technologies Inc | 30 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Suvip Solutions Inc | 29 | $96,366 | Other | |
| CONSIGA TECHNOLOGIES INC | 27 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Aquilasys Inc. | 27 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Cognac Systems, Inc. | 26 | $78,811 | Other | |
| MARGIN5 SOLUTIONS INC | 23 | $71,386 | Other | |
| Saansol Inc. | 20 | $84,500 | Other | |
| Prowess IT Solutions LLC | 19 | $85,707 | Other | |
| Questpay Inc | 18 | $78,915 | Other | |
| COGNITECH TECHNOLOGIES INC. | 18 | $111,966 | Other | |
| Sunrise Systems, Inc. | 18 | $64,168 | Other | |
| S CUBE SOFT | 16 | $63,586 | Other | |
| Kennedy International Software Inc | 15 | $64,000 | Other | |
| BINARYQUEST INC. | 14 | $97,614 | Other | |
| Virtual Networx Inc | 14 | $93,548 | Other | |
| AMERGY SOLAR INC | 14 | $74,672 | Other | |
| Laksan Technologies LLC | 13 | $84,000 | Other | |
| V2 SOLUTIONS INC. | 13 | $120,000 | Other | |
| Chipcom Systems, Inc. | 12 | $72,000 | Other | |
| RELIANT VISION GROUP | 11 | $86,653 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Metuchen
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Engineers | $95,098 | -34.6% | 7 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $88,317 | -19.3% | 7 |
| Statisticians | $86,320 | -13.3% | 64 |
| Materials Engineers | $81,744 | -18.5% | 6 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $67,995 | -32.9% | 11 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $64,000 | -36.8% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $60,000 | -42.9% | 10 |
| Chemists | $52,320 | -38.5% | 6 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $47,341 | -44.4% | 10 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $41,184 | -23.8% | 5 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $40,040 | -36.2% | 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 Metuchen, NJ
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Metuchen, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Engineers | $95,098 | $83,639 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $88,317 | $77,675 |
| Statisticians | $86,320 | $75,919 |
| Materials Engineers | $81,744 | $71,894 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $67,995 | $59,802 |
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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.