DOL Median (New Jersey)
$64,900
vs National
-7.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,080
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$64,900
-7.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in New Jersey earns $64,900 in nominal terms, which is 7.3% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,080 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Jersey
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of Princeton University | $65,950 | 7 |
| Institute for Advanced Study | $65,000 | 1 |
| Rowan University | $54,517 | 1 |
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How much does a Astronomers make in New Jersey?
The median Astronomers salary in New Jersey is $64,900 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in New Jersey earns 7.3% less than the national median of $70,000, or $57,080 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.