Median DOL Salary
$104,985
Total DOL Filings
1,102
Companies Hiring
280
Cost of Living Index
113.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Morris Plains, NJ$104,985
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Morris Plains, NJ is 72.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Morris Plains
Highest-Paying Occupations in Morris Plains
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $135,000 | +28.5% | 17 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $119,400 | -3.4% | 7 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $101,275 | +0.1% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $96,824 | -26.6% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $96,497 | -22.9% | 8 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $89,000 | -38.7% | 7 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $87,000 | +11.3% | 6 |
| Statisticians | $85,000 | -14.6% | 9 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $80,000 | -48.7% | 6 |
| Industrial Engineers | $69,337 | -33.3% | 6 |
| Chemists | $60,000 | -29.4% | 5 |
| Cost Estimators | $58,441 | -27.7% | 6 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $57,252 | -43.5% | 8 |
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 Morris Plains, NJ
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Morris Plains, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $135,000 | $118,734 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $119,400 | $105,013 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $101,275 | $89,072 |
| Engineers, All Other | $96,824 | $85,157 |
| Electrical Engineers | $96,497 | $84,870 |
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.