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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $132K | $63.25/hr |
| 72 | Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $131K | N/A |
| 73 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $131K | $63.16/hr |
| 74 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $131K | $63.15/hr |
| 75 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $131K | $62.79/hr |
| 76 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $129K | $62.24/hr |
| 77 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $129K | $62.16/hr |
| 78 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $129K | $62.12/hr |
| 79 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $129K | $62.12/hr |
| 80 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $128K | $61.69/hr |
Affordability snapshot: New Jersey
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Cost of living vs. national average-0.7% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,067/mo
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