Median DOL Salary
$94,972
Total DOL Filings
8,096
Companies Hiring
1,395
Cost of Living Index
113.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Newark, NJ$94,972
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Newark, NJ is 55.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Newark
Highest-Paying Occupations in Newark
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $150,000 | +42.5% | 34 |
| General and Operations Managers | $150,000 | 0% | 22 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $145,320 | -16.6% | 5 |
| Managers, All Other | $140,000 | -14.4% | 13 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,652 | +7.8% | 6 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,180 | -30.2% | 36 |
| Marketing Managers | $134,420 | -22.4% | 9 |
| Financial Managers | $128,299 | -32% | 22 |
| Statisticians | $113,500 | +14.1% | 22 |
| Construction Managers | $108,576 | -16.9% | 7 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,000 | +5.4% | 7 |
| Actuaries | $103,500 | -24.6% | 144 |
| Dentists, General | $101,265 | -36.7% | 6 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $99,500 | -9% | 94 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,000 | -5.5% | 11 |
| Pharmacists | $95,680 | -27.8% | 40 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $94,750 | -9% | 20 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $93,290 | +24.5% | 14 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,000 | -9.6% | 5 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,000 | -8.8% | 24 |
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 Newark, NJ
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Newark, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $150,000 | $131,926 |
| General and Operations Managers | $150,000 | $131,926 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $145,320 | $127,810 |
| Managers, All Other | $140,000 | $123,131 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,652 | $122,825 |
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.