DOL Median (New Jersey)
$47,540
vs National
-20.8%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,812
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,540
-20.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Writers and Authors in New Jersey earns $47,540 in nominal terms, which is 20.8% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,812 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coty Inc. | $120,000 | 1 |
| AUDIBLE INC | $117,306 | 1 |
| ADASIA COMMUNICATIONS | $73,733 | 5 |
| BNP Management LLC | $66,560 | 1 |
| LOCUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC | $62,691 | 1 |
| HOLMAN AUTOMOTIVE INC. | $53,500 | 2 |
| Food Gusto Inc. | $47,540 | 6 |
| Ran-H Corporation | $46,446 | 1 |
| YASHI, INC. | $39,021 | 1 |
| Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation | $36,400 | 1 |
| SOLTECH, INC. | $35,000 | 2 |
| Leopard USA Corp | $32,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Writers and Authors make in New Jersey?
The median Writers and Authors salary in New Jersey is $47,540 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Writers and Authors?
A Writers and Authors in New Jersey earns 20.8% less than the national median of $60,000, or $41,812 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.