Median DOL Salary
$83,091
Total DOL Filings
423
Companies Hiring
157
Cost of Living Index
113.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Paterson, NJ$83,091
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Paterson, NJ is 36.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Paterson
Highest-Paying Occupations in Paterson
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $83,346 | -37.1% | 7 |
| Management Analysts | $70,000 | -33.4% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $68,869 | -45% | 15 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $65,000 | -35.9% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $61,995 | -42.1% | 14 |
| Civil Engineers | $61,849 | -40.4% | 8 |
| Logisticians | $60,000 | -36% | 5 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $57,371 | -22.1% | 35 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $52,600 | -34.6% | 13 |
| Therapists, All Other | $50,000 | -44.6% | 5 |
| Writers and Authors | $47,540 | -37.2% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $45,906 | -46.1% | 9 |
| Chemical Technicians | $39,312 | -31.8% | 9 |
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 Paterson, NJ
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Paterson, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $83,346 | $73,303 |
| Management Analysts | $70,000 | $61,566 |
| Electrical Engineers | $68,869 | $60,571 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $65,000 | $57,168 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $61,995 | $54,525 |
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.