Median DOL Salary
$83,550
Total DOL Filings
1,369
Companies Hiring
425
Cost of Living Index
113.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Wayne, NJ$83,550
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Wayne, NJ is 37.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Wayne
Highest-Paying Occupations in Wayne
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $146,016 | -25.7% | 5 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $142,333 | -1.9% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $106,000 | +0.9% | 26 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $99,295 | +7% | 6 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $94,400 | -10.3% | 7 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $91,720 | -9.4% | 6 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $87,500 | -20% | 10 |
| Industrial Engineers | $80,000 | -23% | 13 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $72,550 | -28.4% | 7 |
| Physical Therapists | $68,193 | -35.9% | 8 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $56,160 | -30.2% | 11 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $53,370 | -37.4% | 10 |
| Graphic Designers | $40,000 | -39.9% | 7 |
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 Wayne, NJ
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Wayne, 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 | $146,016 | $128,422 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $142,333 | $125,183 |
| Management Analysts | $106,000 | $93,228 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $99,295 | $87,330 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $94,400 | $83,026 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Wayne, NJ stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Wayne, 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.