DOL Median (Paterson, NJ)
$61,849
vs National
-12.3%
National: $70,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,396
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,849
-12.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Civil Engineers in Paterson, NJ earns $61,849 in nominal terms, which is 12.3% below the national average of $70,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,396 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Paterson, NJ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DIA GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC | $63,752 | 9 |
| SHERIDAN MECHANICAL CORP. | $61,526 | 3 |
| LUMEN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING P.C. | $60,861 | 1 |
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How much does a Civil Engineers make in Paterson, NJ?
The median Civil Engineers salary in Paterson, NJ is $61,849 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Paterson, NJ a good place to work as a Civil Engineers?
A Civil Engineers in Paterson, NJ earns 12.3% less than the national median of $70,500, or $54,396 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.