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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Medical Dosimetrists | Healthcare | $171K | $82.04/hr |
| 32 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $168K | $80.95/hr |
| 33 | Economists | Science | $168K | $80.55/hr |
| 34 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $166K | $79.66/hr |
| 35 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Management | $165K | $79.51/hr |
| 36 | Physicists | Science | $163K | $78.49/hr |
| 37 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $162K | $78.05/hr |
| 38 | Managers, All Other | Management | $162K | $77.65/hr |
| 39 | Lawyers | Legal | $161K | $77.61/hr |
| 40 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $161K | $77.18/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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