DOL Median (JERSEY CITY, NJ)
$70,739
vs National
+17.9%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,215
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,739
+17.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cost Estimators in JERSEY CITY, NJ earns $70,739 in nominal terms, which is 17.9% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,215 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in JERSEY CITY, NJ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| A.B. DESIGNS CONTRACTING CORP | $90,000 | 2 |
| Clearavenue LLC | $89,150 | 2 |
| Gamma USA Inc | $75,000 | 4 |
| EASTERN MILLWORK, INC. | $75,000 | 5 |
| TURNER & TOWNSEND FERZAN ROBBINS | $70,400 | 4 |
| VJ ASSOCIATES INC. OF SUFFOLK | $68,000 | 69 |
| Shuster Management | $66,477 | 3 |
| Kuehne + Nagel Inc. | $45,000 | 11 |
| CHINA CONSTRUCTION AMERICA INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Cost Estimators make in JERSEY CITY, NJ?
The median Cost Estimators salary in JERSEY CITY, NJ is $70,739 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is JERSEY CITY, NJ a good place to work as a Cost Estimators?
A Cost Estimators in JERSEY CITY, NJ earns 17.9% more than the national median of $60,000, or $62,215 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.