Median DOL Salary
$85,931
Total DOL Filings
4,300
Companies Hiring
626
Cost of Living Index
113.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Plainsboro, NJ$85,931
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Plainsboro, NJ is 41.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Plainsboro
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP INC | 728 | $92,000 | Other | |
| Millennium Info Tech Inc | 272 | $75,000 | Other | |
| Niteosoft Inc | 201 | $66,000 | Other | |
| VAKTECH CORP, LLC | 199 | $60,000 | Other | |
| Smart Information Management Systems Inc | 183 | $77,000 | Other | |
| Auropro Systems Inc | 163 | $65,000 | Other | |
| AMPSTEK LLC | 135 | $71,000 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 97 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Accenture LLP | 95 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| Wipro Limited | 91 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc. | 91 | $139,400 | Other | |
| Firmenich, Inc. | 78 | $110,000 | Other | |
| VSHARP GLOBAL INC | 76 | $66,000 | Other | |
| Sumas Corporation | 74 | $76,814 | Other | |
| ECHELON IT INC | 68 | $75,000 | Other | |
| Dataformix Technologies, Inc. | 60 | $69,826 | Other | |
| Saligram Systems Inc | 57 | $90,000 | Other | |
| ENNOPLE INC | 54 | $61,734 | Other | |
| SWIZTECH INC | 44 | $85,197 | Other | |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | 43 | $125,000 | Other | |
| SUPERLOGIX INC | 41 | $68,000 | Other | |
| COREMATIQ INC | 39 | $57,000 | Other | |
| Pilot, Inc. | 36 | $80,000 | Other | |
| HERMES NETWORKS Inc. | 35 | $71,000 | Other | |
| Ramscorp, LLC | 34 | $73,258 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Plainsboro
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $120,250 | -38.8% | 10 |
| Marketing Managers | $115,000 | -33.6% | 13 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $114,000 | -10.4% | 8 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $102,891 | +1.7% | 12 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $101,254 | -7.4% | 7 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $95,140 | -6.1% | 9 |
| Chemists | $82,971 | -2.4% | 14 |
| Statisticians | $82,900 | -16.7% | 20 |
| Occupational Therapists | $78,426 | -24.1% | 6 |
| Engineers, All Other | $75,005 | -43.2% | 9 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $70,000 | -31.8% | 7 |
| Management Analysts | $66,930 | -36.3% | 70 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $62,750 | -26.3% | 22 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $61,668 | -21.1% | 20 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $60,000 | -31.9% | 12 |
| Technical Writers | $50,294 | -42.2% | 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 Plainsboro, NJ
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Plainsboro, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $120,250 | $105,761 |
| Marketing Managers | $115,000 | $101,143 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $114,000 | $100,264 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $102,891 | $90,493 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $101,254 | $89,054 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Plainsboro, NJ stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Plainsboro, NJ
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.