Local Salary Data

Retail Salespersons Salary in New Jersey

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$20,436
2 filings
DOL Median (New Jersey)
$20,436
vs National
-21.4%
National: $26,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$17,974
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$20,436
-21.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$26,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Retail Salespersons in New Jersey earns $20,436 in nominal terms, which is 21.4% below the national average of $26,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $17,974 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Retail Salespersons make in New Jersey?

The median Retail Salespersons salary in New Jersey is $20,436 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Retail Salespersons?

A Retail Salespersons in New Jersey earns 21.4% less than the national median of $26,000, or $17,974 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.