Median DOL Salary
$94,038
Total DOL Filings
1,423
Companies Hiring
418
Cost of Living Index
113.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Union, NJ$94,038
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Union, NJ is 54.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Union
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. | 317 | $125,000 | Other | |
| Infosys Limited | 103 | $77,487 | Staffing | |
| Kean University | 83 | $87,423 | Other | |
| BED BATH AND BEYOND INC. | 73 | $109,000 | Other | |
| Mindlance Inc. | 72 | $97,000 | Other | |
| GLOMARK INTERNATIONAL LLC | 26 | $60,000 | Other | |
| SS&C Technologies | 26 | $108,500 | Other | |
| TRIZETTO CORPORATION, A COGNIZANT COMPANY | 25 | $83,720 | Staffing | |
| Jersey Technology Partners | 17 | $81,266 | Other | |
| Deep Foods Inc | 16 | $70,783 | Other | |
| Zgage Inc. | 13 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Tender Touch Rehab Services LLC | 11 | $76,960 | Other | |
| RELIANCE GRANITE AND MARBLE CORP | 11 | $75,000 | Other | |
| HCL America INC | 11 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 11 | $69,200 | Other | |
| TRIZETTO CORPORATION | 11 | $76,211 | Other | |
| VST Consulting Inc. | 10 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Diaspark, Inc. | 10 | $65,000 | Other | |
| NS IT Solutions, LLC | 9 | $60,000 | Other | |
| Qcentum Technologies,LLC | 9 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Patel Consultants Corporation | 9 | $101,000 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 9 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| SYNTEL CONSULTING INC | 9 | $64,813 | Staffing | |
| SYNTEL INC | 8 | $78,728 | Staffing | |
| PVR America Inc | 8 | $63,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Union
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Managers | $175,000 | +1.1% | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $145,000 | -26.2% | 8 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $108,750 | +7.4% | 14 |
| Sales Engineers | $96,842 | -33.4% | 6 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,464 | -20.7% | 5 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $80,392 | -38.9% | 15 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $76,741 | -25.2% | 6 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $65,000 | -26.2% | 7 |
| Management Analysts | $63,960 | -39.1% | 38 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $62,660 | -26.5% | 13 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $57,226 | -43.5% | 12 |
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 Union, NJ
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Union, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Managers | $175,000 | $153,914 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $145,000 | $127,529 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $108,750 | $95,646 |
| Sales Engineers | $96,842 | $85,173 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,464 | $73,407 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Union, NJ stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Union, 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.