Top Paying Jobs in New Jersey
New Jersey has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 553,580 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Radiologists ($482,700), Surgeons, All Other ($437,890), Physicians, Pathologists ($355,970). The cost of living index is 99.34 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $2,067/month.
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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$171K
Avg. median salary
99.34
Cost of living index
$2,067
Median 2BR rent
9,266,949
Population
Highest paying careers in New Jersey
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Financial Managers | Management | $199K | $95.73/hr |
| 22 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $194K | $93.3/hr |
| 23 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $181K | $86.85/hr |
| 24 | Marketing Managers | Management | $180K | $86.56/hr |
| 25 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $175K | $84.13/hr |
| 26 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $175K | $83.9/hr |
| 27 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $174K | $83.51/hr |
| 28 | Sales Managers | Management | $173K | $83.18/hr |
| 29 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $172K | $82.9/hr |
| 30 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $171K | $82.37/hr |
Affordability snapshot: New Jersey
These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.
Cost of living vs. national average-0.7% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,067/mo
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