DOL Median (Paterson, NJ)
$68,869
vs National
-19.5%
National: $85,509BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,571
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,869
-19.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$85,509
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Electrical Engineers in Paterson, NJ earns $68,869 in nominal terms, which is 19.5% below the national average of $85,509. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,571 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Synergy Microwave Corporation | $74,500 | 14 |
| CYGNUS LLC | $64,470 | 3 |
| BOGUE SYSTEMS INC. | $60,070 | 5 |
| Epoch Press Inc. | $60,070 | 3 |
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How much does a Electrical Engineers make in Paterson, NJ?
The median Electrical Engineers salary in Paterson, NJ is $68,869 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Paterson, NJ a good place to work as a Electrical Engineers?
A Electrical Engineers in Paterson, NJ earns 19.5% less than the national median of $85,509, or $60,571 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.