Median DOL Salary
$94,625
Total DOL Filings
1,054
Companies Hiring
216
Cost of Living Index
113.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Rahway, NJ$94,625
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Rahway, NJ is 55.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Rahway
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 353 | $97,885 | Other | |
| HCL America INC | 218 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 91 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Accenture LLP | 52 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| Sunrise Pharmaceutical Inc. | 38 | $63,420 | Other | |
| Unicon Pharma Inc | 18 | $81,058 | Other | |
| AEIS LLC | 10 | $66,560 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 10 | $105,645 | Other | |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP INC | 9 | $92,000 | Other | |
| Merck & Co. Inc. | 9 | $82,410 | Other | |
| Health Pharma USA LLC | 9 | $63,086 | Other | |
| Holsman Healthcare LLC | 7 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Smart Source Technologies, Inc | 7 | $71,000 | Other | |
| Astir IT Solutions Inc | 6 | $72,000 | Other | |
| PRAVCO INC. | 6 | $70,855 | Other | |
| Astir Services LLC | 5 | $76,000 | Other | |
| Nutech Information Systems, Inc. | 5 | $75,000 | Other | |
| Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC | 4 | $61,360 | Other | |
| JF HILLEBRAND USA | 4 | $59,072 | Other | |
| HANSFULL TRADING CO INC | 4 | $58,000 | Other | |
| Stone Instile LLC | 4 | $63,500 | Other | |
| Axtria INC | 4 | $101,000 | Other | |
| Intervet Inc. | 4 | $76,814 | Other | |
| Vigna Inc | 4 | $71,000 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 3 | $90,646 | Staffing |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Rahway
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysts | $131,600 | +6.4% | 5 |
| Statisticians | $100,422 | +0.9% | 47 |
| Engineers, All Other | $85,464 | -35.2% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $75,000 | -28.6% | 9 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $74,714 | -27.3% | 11 |
| Chemists | $72,800 | -14.4% | 35 |
| Physical Therapists | $68,750 | -35.3% | 8 |
| Civil Engineers | $63,300 | -39% | 6 |
| Compliance Officers | $54,080 | -42.2% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $45,714 | -46.3% | 6 |
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 Rahway, NJ
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Rahway, 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 Systems Analysts | $131,600 | $115,743 |
| Statisticians | $100,422 | $88,322 |
| Engineers, All Other | $85,464 | $75,166 |
| Management Analysts | $75,000 | $65,963 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $74,714 | $65,712 |
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.