DOL Median (New Jersey)
$34,393
vs National
+2%
National: $33,717BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$30,249
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$34,393
+2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$33,717
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Medical Assistants in New Jersey earns $34,393 in nominal terms, which is 2% above the national average of $33,717. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $30,249 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VITAMED FAMILY PRACTICE | $38,730 | 1 |
| Ann Kim MD PC | $30,056 | 1 |
| DR. JAMES SANTIAGO | N/A | 1 |
| Regency Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 4 |
| ESSEX SURGICAL LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Jersey Shore Neurology Associates, P.A. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Medical Assistants make in New Jersey?
The median Medical Assistants salary in New Jersey is $34,393 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Medical Assistants?
A Medical Assistants in New Jersey earns 2% more than the national median of $33,717, or $30,249 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.