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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
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| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark | 310,178 | $52,060 | $1,392 | 11.6% | 19.7% |
| 2 | Jersey City | 294,078 | $97,710 | $2,007 | 5.5% | 54.8% |
| 3 | Paterson | 158,735 | $55,997 | $1,548 | 10.7% | 11.8% |
| 4 | Elizabeth | 137,302 | $66,555 | $1,523 | 7.7% | 14.6% |
| 5 | Toms River | 94,956 | $100,137 | $1,731 | 4.3% | 36.4% |
| 6 | Trenton | 90,338 | $52,537 | $1,294 | 10.1% | 16.2% |
| 7 | Clifton | 89,379 | $98,237 | $1,711 | 7.1% | 35.5% |
| 8 | Bayonne | 71,553 | $83,887 | $1,682 | 5.5% | 39.6% |
| 9 | Camden | 71,496 | $40,546 | $1,226 | 14.5% | 10.1% |
| 10 | East Orange | 70,090 | $60,830 | $1,441 | 9.2% | 22.6% |
| 11 | Passaic | 70,002 | $55,371 | $1,465 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| 12 | Lakewood | 69,585 | $56,968 | $1,718 | 6.3% | 31.9% |
| 13 | Union City | 66,463 | $64,310 | $1,537 | 9.4% | 28.4% |
| 14 | Vineland | 61,006 | $67,860 | $1,233 | 7.8% | 24.1% |
| 15 | Hoboken | 58,668 | $180,579 | $2,938 | 3.8% | 82.6% |
| 16 | New Brunswick | 56,345 | $65,810 | $1,814 | 8.1% | 23.4% |
| 17 | Perth Amboy | 55,855 | $61,977 | $1,688 | 14.2% | 15.7% |
| 18 | Plainfield | 55,236 | $85,908 | $1,767 | 8.9% | 22.0% |
| 19 | West New York | 52,004 | $71,729 | $1,716 | 8.4% | 33.5% |
| 20 | Hackensack | 46,057 | $84,277 | $1,911 | 7.7% | 42.1% |
| 21 | Sayreville | 45,838 | $99,979 | $1,711 | 5.8% | 36.6% |
| 22 | Sicklerville | 44,998 | $105,602 | $1,566 | 5.6% | 35.6% |
| 23 | Linden | 44,192 | $92,915 | $1,731 | 9.5% | 23.3% |
| 24 | Kearny | 40,614 | $79,154 | $1,720 | 6.6% | 30.6% |
| 25 | Fort Lee | 40,067 | $107,274 | $2,270 | 5.8% | 65.8% |
| 26 | Atlantic City | 38,632 | $41,028 | $1,136 | 14.5% | 22.4% |
| 27 | Fair Lawn | 35,610 | $144,574 | $1,917 | 6.2% | 63.3% |
| 28 | Garfield | 32,783 | $79,700 | $1,688 | 6.7% | 25.8% |
| 29 | Long Branch | 32,530 | $79,653 | $1,876 | 7.0% | 36.1% |
| 30 | Westfield | 31,111 | $232,629 | $2,357 | 3.6% | 78.1% |
| 31 | Princeton | 30,756 | $192,079 | $2,636 | 4.3% | 84.7% |
| 32 | Rahway | 30,109 | $91,461 | $1,845 | 7.2% | 34.1% |
| 33 | Englewood | 29,638 | $102,571 | $1,977 | 7.8% | 46.5% |
| 34 | Bergenfield | 28,450 | $130,045 | $1,752 | 6.2% | 48.3% |
| 35 | Old Bridge | 28,236 | $111,996 | $1,459 | 6.5% | 38.2% |
| 36 | Millville | 27,511 | $70,275 | $1,261 | 6.1% | 20.2% |
| 37 | Bridgeton | 27,001 | $55,781 | $1,340 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| 38 | Paramus | 26,568 | $144,349 | $3,032 | 7.7% | 51.8% |
| 39 | Ridgewood | 26,308 | $208,211 | $2,499 | 3.4% | 80.1% |
| 40 | Lodi | 26,082 | $89,305 | $1,714 | 7.0% | 29.6% |
| 41 | Cliffside Park | 25,781 | $93,452 | $1,837 | 4.4% | 42.0% |
| 42 | Carteret | 25,496 | $96,862 | $2,032 | 10.1% | 30.1% |
| 43 | South Plainfield | 24,473 | $130,239 | $2,107 | 5.6% | 44.0% |
| 44 | Glassboro | 23,717 | $87,278 | $1,687 | 7.4% | 43.0% |
| 45 | North Plainfield | 22,809 | $87,349 | $1,752 | 8.8% | 24.3% |
| 46 | Somerset | 22,720 | $121,028 | $2,121 | 3.8% | 62.0% |
| 47 | Summit | 22,705 | $190,304 | $2,430 | 5.4% | 72.5% |
| 48 | Roselle | 22,646 | $92,762 | $1,567 | 8.0% | 27.1% |
| 49 | Hillsborough | 22,585 | $144,112 | $1,986 | 3.9% | 60.6% |
| 50 | Secaucus | 21,778 | $139,821 | $2,391 | 5.6% | 63.1% |
| 51 | Lindenwold | 21,719 | $55,954 | $1,323 | 4.6% | 20.9% |
| 52 | Elmwood Park | 21,412 | $101,740 | $2,074 | 7.4% | 35.1% |
| 53 | Parsippany | 21,345 | $99,405 | $1,742 | 6.2% | 59.8% |
| 54 | Woodbridge | 20,756 | $104,926 | $2,091 | 5.1% | 36.2% |
| 55 | Pleasantville | 20,712 | $53,661 | $1,354 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| 56 | Morristown | 20,453 | $121,340 | $2,274 | 5.3% | 58.1% |
| 57 | Harrison | 20,369 | $93,013 | $2,226 | 5.3% | 50.7% |
| 58 | Palisades Park | 20,290 | $94,743 | $2,009 | 5.6% | 51.0% |
| 59 | Hawthorne | 19,628 | $110,237 | $1,830 | 5.1% | 47.0% |
| 60 | Iselin | 19,551 | $109,500 | $2,113 | 4.0% | 53.7% |
| 61 | Tinton Falls | 19,361 | $117,308 | $1,746 | 5.8% | 54.3% |
| 62 | Point Pleasant | 19,334 | $115,625 | $1,930 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| 63 | Ocean Acres | 19,204 | $121,924 | $2,241 | 6.5% | 36.3% |
| 64 | Rutherford | 18,894 | $143,153 | $1,966 | 4.2% | 60.5% |
| 65 | Colonia | 18,587 | $122,713 | $2,047 | 4.9% | 48.7% |
| 66 | Dover | 18,563 | $73,737 | $1,825 | 5.8% | 17.3% |
| 67 | Preakness | 18,520 | $133,205 | $1,918 | 4.6% | 57.1% |
| 68 | Dumont | 18,279 | $126,071 | $1,787 | 3.7% | 50.3% |
| 69 | Avenel | 17,121 | $101,670 | $1,906 | 5.3% | 31.9% |
| 70 | New Milford | 16,995 | $114,889 | $1,765 | 6.4% | 47.4% |
| 71 | North Arlington | 16,461 | $94,201 | $1,738 | 6.3% | 38.3% |
| 72 | Madison | 16,447 | $171,471 | $2,253 | 6.3% | 74.1% |
| 73 | South River | 16,124 | $96,147 | $1,675 | 7.7% | 27.9% |
| 74 | Princeton Meadows | 15,561 | $131,213 | $2,010 | 4.6% | 79.5% |
| 75 | Tenafly | 15,319 | $208,200 | $3,501 | 6.8% | 78.7% |
| 76 | Phillipsburg | 15,299 | $68,324 | $1,167 | 7.3% | 24.6% |
| 77 | Asbury Park | 15,295 | $75,544 | $1,722 | 5.6% | 43.0% |
| 78 | Springdale | 15,173 | $164,796 | $879 | 6.5% | 70.5% |
| 79 | Metuchen | 15,144 | $158,052 | $2,078 | 5.8% | 67.1% |
| 80 | Highland Park | 15,121 | $104,694 | $1,873 | 4.8% | 69.8% |
| 81 | Fairview | 15,099 | $63,606 | $1,694 | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| 82 | Short Hills | 14,923 | $250,001 | $3,126 | 3.4% | 92.6% |
| 83 | West Freehold | 14,883 | $130,800 | $2,144 | 4.0% | 53.1% |
| 84 | Hammonton | 14,840 | $78,087 | $1,611 | 6.1% | 33.8% |
| 85 | Ramsey | 14,805 | $160,996 | $2,245 | 3.2% | 67.0% |
| 86 | Edgewater | 14,759 | $124,050 | $2,579 | 8.0% | 72.7% |
| 87 | Williamstown | 14,705 | $89,414 | $1,266 | 5.6% | 29.6% |
| 88 | Middlesex | 14,645 | $105,000 | $1,416 | 3.6% | 36.9% |
| 89 | Moorestown-Lenola | 14,625 | $138,398 | $1,648 | 7.4% | 64.4% |
| 90 | Hopatcong | 14,565 | $115,758 | $1,777 | 2.9% | 34.6% |
| 91 | Cherry Hill Mall | 14,541 | $103,708 | $2,132 | 7.3% | 47.7% |
| 92 | Collingswood | 14,205 | $90,184 | $1,488 | 5.5% | 53.9% |
| 93 | Westmont | 14,195 | $115,317 | $1,754 | 7.9% | 59.9% |
| 94 | Bradley Gardens | 14,165 | $177,849 | $2,670 | 3.6% | 65.3% |
| 95 | Roselle Park | 14,093 | $109,679 | $1,663 | 4.8% | 38.5% |
| 96 | New Providence | 13,727 | $161,599 | $1,903 | 3.9% | 67.6% |
| 97 | Eatontown | 13,575 | $90,463 | $1,601 | 6.7% | 37.9% |
| 98 | Florham Park | 13,564 | $158,696 | $3,109 | 5.4% | 69.9% |
| 99 | Mercerville | 13,535 | $128,277 | $1,621 | 4.6% | 43.7% |
| 100 | Somerville | 13,410 | $103,760 | $1,802 | 3.4% | 54.7% |
New Jersey is in the Northeast region (Middle Atlantic division), with 9,343,809 residents, a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $103,556. The unemployment rate was 4.2% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 108.8 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,556 | 4 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 32 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.8% | 31 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 108.8 | 48 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.6% | 5 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 23.9% | 2 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the Middle Atlantic division: New York · Pennsylvania.
New Jersey is in the Northeast region (Middle Atlantic division) and has 9,343,809 residents (the 11th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 40.1. Its economy produced about $910,331 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 11th among states and DC, equal to $97,426 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 4.2% in 2026M09, which is 32nd lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.8% of employment, 31st highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $58,570 a year ($28.16 an hour), 15% above the national median ($58,570 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in New Jersey are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (117,080 jobs, median $37,090); Cashiers (107,680 jobs, median $34,590); Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (97,230 jobs, median $39,540); Fast Food and Counter Workers (93,730 jobs, median $34,150); Registered Nurses (92,680 jobs, median $106,500). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Chief Executives (median $310,440); Family Medicine Physicians (median $292,170); Physicians, All Other (median $285,010). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in personal care and service (1.3 times the national share of workers) and transportation and material moving (1.2 times the national share of workers).
Prices are above the national average in New Jersey: the regional price parity is 108.8 against 100 for the whole country (48th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,720 a month and the median household income $103,556, so a year of rent equals 19.9% of income; the median home value is $454,400. The state minimum wage is $15.92 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 10.75%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It runs a state paid family and medical leave programme.
23.9% of residents were born abroad and 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 62.2% drive alone, 8.1% use public transit and 16.8% work from home; 23.4% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 141,790 | 15.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 90,054 | 9.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 87,103 | 9.6% |
| Government and government enterprises | 82,464 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 79,050 | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 77,762 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 57,006 | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 52,048 | 5.7% |
| Information | 43,832 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34,242 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34,035 | 3.7% |
| Construction | 29,589 | 3.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24,557 | 2.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 22,248 | 2.4% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 18,327 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 14,665 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 10,484 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8,936 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 1,306 | 0.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 834 | 0.1% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 1,500 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 167,000 | -1.7% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 250,000 | -0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 883,500 | -1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 72,300 | -5.6% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 267,400 | -1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 712,700 | -0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 828,900 | +3.6% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 418,800 | +0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 166,800 | -0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 616,000 | -0.5% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 4,384,900 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 536,650 | 125.2 | 1.10 | $50,800 | $36,550 | $80,490 | +7% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 316,810 | 73.9 | 0.84 | $36,480 | $32,220 | $60,350 | +4% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 454,140 | 106.0 | 1.20 | $44,740 | $33,730 | $75,050 | +1% |
| Sales and Related | 362,000 | 84.5 | 0.98 | $45,520 | $32,610 | $122,380 | +18% |
| Management | 316,140 | 73.8 | 1.03 | $166,690 | $84,380 | $304,780 | +32% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 287,050 | 67.0 | 0.99 | $98,100 | $58,740 | $166,040 | +19% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 284,830 | 66.5 | 1.05 | $102,650 | $50,510 | $171,180 | +19% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 298,920 | 69.7 | 1.19 | $65,270 | $35,150 | $105,110 | +8% |
| Production | 172,800 | 40.3 | 0.73 | $46,500 | $33,240 | $79,800 | -1% |
| Healthcare Support | 208,870 | 48.7 | 0.96 | $43,220 | $33,280 | $55,850 | +13% |
| Construction and Extraction | 126,280 | 29.5 | 0.71 | $73,470 | $43,820 | $128,070 | +23% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 141,990 | 33.1 | 0.85 | $63,290 | $38,940 | $103,760 | +6% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 154,820 | 36.1 | 1.07 | $123,900 | $62,400 | $187,880 | +13% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 129,560 | 30.2 | 1.03 | $38,870 | $33,450 | $58,530 | +3% |
| Protective Service | 122,610 | 28.6 | 1.18 | $54,480 | $33,810 | $129,160 | +9% |
| Personal Care and Service | 119,240 | 27.8 | 1.33 | $36,820 | $32,220 | $68,160 | +1% |
| Community and Social Service | 73,130 | 17.1 | 0.99 | $63,230 | $40,630 | $105,080 | +8% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 48,430 | 11.3 | 0.67 | $103,230 | $63,290 | $169,520 | +4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 48,470 | 11.3 | 0.86 | $74,390 | $37,600 | $143,990 | +19% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 41,540 | 9.7 | 1.02 | $90,180 | $51,890 | $162,350 | +9% |
| Legal | 38,190 | 8.9 | 1.06 | $114,270 | $58,890 | $280,280 | +11% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,240 | 0.8 | 0.27 | $38,940 | $33,940 | $56,650 | +6% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 14.4% |
| Retail trade | 10.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.6% |
| Construction | 6.1% |
| Public administration | 4.4% |
| Other services | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.7% |
| Information | 2.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 117,080 | 0.99 | $37,090 | $32,220 | $48,180 | +4% |
| Cashiers | 107,680 | 1.26 | $34,590 | $32,220 | $43,260 | +5% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 97,230 | 1.20 | $39,540 | $33,350 | $55,940 | -2% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 93,730 | 0.88 | $34,150 | $32,220 | $39,130 | +9% |
| Registered Nurses | 92,680 | 0.99 | $106,500 | $83,060 | $135,170 | +9% |
| Retail Salespersons | 72,530 | 0.68 | $36,520 | $32,220 | $60,210 | +3% |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 71,260 | 4.62 | $43,840 | $32,220 | $47,310 | +21% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 67,660 | 1.11 | $37,630 | $32,330 | $50,660 | +2% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 65,960 | 1.40 | $50,260 | $36,150 | $72,180 | +6% |
| Office Clerks, General | 65,130 | 0.96 | $48,570 | $34,810 | $71,230 | +8% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 64,070 | 0.82 | $37,250 | $32,220 | $53,880 | -0% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 59,690 | 0.83 | $47,740 | $35,520 | $72,040 | +7% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 55,800 | 0.89 | $44,960 | $32,220 | $78,510 | +28% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 55,580 | 1.42 | $37,290 | $32,220 | $49,580 | +1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 55,210 | 1.39 | $76,640 | $49,620 | $116,440 | +10% |
| General and Operations Managers | 53,000 | 0.55 | $173,690 | $77,350 | $372,770 | +64% |
| Software Developers | 51,570 | 1.11 | $135,940 | $84,880 | $207,200 | -0% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 47,980 | 0.84 | $63,570 | $47,950 | $90,310 | +8% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 44,980 | 1.30 | $79,200 | $44,290 | $167,430 | +13% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 42,250 | 1.06 | $100,830 | $65,710 | $167,080 | +20% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 42,060 | 1.68 | $41,650 | $33,420 | $54,290 | +10% |
| Security Guards | 41,540 | 1.17 | $38,880 | $32,230 | $60,420 | +2% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 40,300 | 1.05 | $78,200 | $61,840 | $105,480 | +22% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 38,140 | 1.30 | $82,200 | $63,040 | $108,230 | +14% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 37,550 | 0.99 | $58,300 | $41,000 | $78,910 | +15% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | 2,430 | 0.43 | $310,440 | $173,560 | $666,030 | +45% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 3,050 | 1.03 | $292,170 | $151,840 | $403,430 | +20% |
| Physicians, All Other | 9,730 | 1.03 | $285,010 | $75,590 | $430,940 | +7% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 10,040 | 3.35 | $207,030 | $136,840 | $317,420 | +24% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 34,470 | 1.87 | $203,460 | $137,070 | $294,110 | +16% |
| Pediatricians, General | 1,280 | 1.18 | $201,560 | $79,800 | $308,390 | -4% |
| Financial Managers | 32,510 | 1.40 | $199,110 | $130,630 | $337,130 | +20% |
| Psychiatrists | 1,290 | 1.67 | $194,070 | $87,120 | $404,870 | -31% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,540 | 0.75 | $180,640 | $129,690 | $275,950 | +5% |
| Marketing Managers | 13,510 | 1.24 | $180,040 | $126,760 | $298,870 | +8% |
| Public Relations Managers | 2,420 | 1.17 | $174,980 | $99,370 | $288,690 | +19% |
| Purchasing Managers | 3,430 | 1.47 | $174,520 | $117,660 | $285,280 | +18% |
| General and Operations Managers | 53,000 | 0.55 | $173,690 | $77,350 | $372,770 | +64% |
| Sales Managers | 20,090 | 1.14 | $173,020 | $103,580 | $308,630 | +17% |
| Human Resources Managers | 6,400 | 1.05 | $172,440 | $108,040 | $294,570 | +16% |
| Dentists, General | 2,980 | 0.87 | $171,330 | $77,920 | $349,780 | +0% |
| Physician Assistants | 4,790 | 1.07 | $165,690 | $117,860 | $207,000 | +22% |
| Computer Network Architects | 5,660 | 1.14 | $162,350 | $101,730 | $213,630 | +21% |
| Managers, All Other | 30,270 | 1.77 | $161,510 | $82,500 | $273,400 | +14% |
| Lawyers | 23,160 | 1.11 | $161,430 | $93,810 | $328,270 | +1% |
| Training and Development Managers | 1,540 | 1.16 | $160,540 | $95,160 | $234,520 | +21% |
| Veterinarians | 1,910 | 0.82 | $160,140 | $103,720 | $274,850 | +23% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 9,950 | 1.12 | $159,310 | $122,390 | $183,420 | +20% |
| Optometrists | 1,380 | 1.17 | $159,040 | $104,730 | $232,960 | +16% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,820 | 0.68 | $158,730 | $95,430 | $205,710 | +22% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapists, All Other | 7,090 | 11.36 | $100,250 | $64,750 | $172,230 | +29% |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 71,260 | 4.62 | $43,840 | $32,220 | $47,310 | +21% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | 11,050 | 3.93 | $35,350 | $32,220 | $44,840 | -1% |
| Word Processors and Typists | 3,560 | 3.69 | $49,520 | $38,430 | $70,650 | +0% |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 1,290 | 3.39 | $60,100 | $43,880 | $104,670 | -21% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 10,040 | 3.35 | $207,030 | $136,840 | $317,420 | +24% |
| Brokerage Clerks | 3,260 | 3.30 | $74,830 | $60,930 | $100,410 | +14% |
| School Bus Monitors | 6,100 | 2.82 | $36,100 | $32,220 | $43,570 | +3% |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | 7,270 | 2.80 | $41,600 | $32,830 | $50,890 | +9% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 2,570 | 2.75 | $122,620 | $80,070 | $162,240 | -4% |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | 11,520 | 2.74 | $36,370 | $32,220 | $39,390 | +2% |
| Chemists | 5,280 | 2.31 | $84,450 | $60,910 | $144,030 | -7% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except Computer | 1,570 | 2.26 | $39,360 | $35,270 | $56,520 | -4% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 8,560 | 2.23 | $56,500 | $35,980 | $79,780 | -3% |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 4,040 | 2.20 | $92,150 | $62,150 | $110,990 | +38% |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | 1,880 | 2.17 | $78,950 | $47,600 | $102,050 | +49% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | 2,260 | 2.16 | $89,590 | $62,500 | $161,580 | +13% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 5,660 | 2.16 | $79,110 | $63,570 | $103,520 | +18% |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | 1,720 | 2.12 | $92,060 | $61,880 | $138,050 | +42% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 4,150 | 2.12 | $49,050 | $39,970 | $58,250 | +8% |
| Psychiatric Aides | 2,060 | 2.11 | $45,780 | $39,180 | $60,110 | +2% |
| Labor Relations Specialists | 3,700 | 2.07 | $118,370 | $73,150 | $167,350 | +24% |
| Concierges | 2,650 | 1.95 | $37,740 | $34,850 | $51,190 | -3% |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | 1,940 | 1.95 | $57,920 | $39,810 | $77,080 | +8% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 34,470 | 1.87 | $203,460 | $137,070 | $294,110 | +16% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 304 federal job postings open now in New Jersey (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | 46 |
| Air Mobility Command | 30 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 30 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 24 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 18 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 15 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 10 |
| Army National Guard Units | 10 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 10 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 9 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 8 |
| Department of Energy Headquarters | 8 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 7 |
| Commander, Navy Installations Command | 6 |
| Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command | 6 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Criminal Investigation | 12 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 11 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 8 |
| Medical Officer | 8 |
| Attorney | 8 |
| Education And Training Technician | 8 |
| General Business And Industry | 7 |
| Information Technology Management | 7 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | 7 |
| Nurse | 7 |
| Correctional Officer | 7 |
| Recreation Aid And Assistant | 6 |
| General Engineering | 6 |
| Contracting | 6 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $74,678 (238 postings).
The median wage in New Jersey is $58,570 a year ($28.16 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+15%). The 10th percentile earns $34,450 and the 90th $142,750.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 536,650 | 125.2 | 1.10 | $50,800 | $36,550 | $80,490 | +7% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 316,810 | 73.9 | 0.84 | $36,480 | $32,220 | $60,350 | +4% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 454,140 | 106.0 | 1.20 | $44,740 | $33,730 | $75,050 | +1% |
| Sales and Related | 362,000 | 84.5 | 0.98 | $45,520 | $32,610 | $122,380 | +18% |
| Management | 316,140 | 73.8 | 1.03 | $166,690 | $84,380 | $304,780 | +32% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 287,050 | 67.0 | 0.99 | $98,100 | $58,740 | $166,040 | +19% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 284,830 | 66.5 | 1.05 | $102,650 | $50,510 | $171,180 | +19% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 298,920 | 69.7 | 1.19 | $65,270 | $35,150 | $105,110 | +8% |
| Production | 172,800 | 40.3 | 0.73 | $46,500 | $33,240 | $79,800 | -1% |
| Healthcare Support | 208,870 | 48.7 | 0.96 | $43,220 | $33,280 | $55,850 | +13% |
| Construction and Extraction | 126,280 | 29.5 | 0.71 | $73,470 | $43,820 | $128,070 | +23% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 141,990 | 33.1 | 0.85 | $63,290 | $38,940 | $103,760 | +6% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 154,820 | 36.1 | 1.07 | $123,900 | $62,400 | $187,880 | +13% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 129,560 | 30.2 | 1.03 | $38,870 | $33,450 | $58,530 | +3% |
| Protective Service | 122,610 | 28.6 | 1.18 | $54,480 | $33,810 | $129,160 | +9% |
| Personal Care and Service | 119,240 | 27.8 | 1.33 | $36,820 | $32,220 | $68,160 | +1% |
| Community and Social Service | 73,130 | 17.1 | 0.99 | $63,230 | $40,630 | $105,080 | +8% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 48,430 | 11.3 | 0.67 | $103,230 | $63,290 | $169,520 | +4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 48,470 | 11.3 | 0.86 | $74,390 | $37,600 | $143,990 | +19% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 41,540 | 9.7 | 1.02 | $90,180 | $51,890 | $162,350 | +9% |
| Legal | 38,190 | 8.9 | 1.06 | $114,270 | $58,890 | $280,280 | +11% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,240 | 0.8 | 0.27 | $38,940 | $33,940 | $56,650 | +6% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In New Jersey ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $15.92 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 10.75% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | Yes |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 108.8 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,720 |
| Median home value | $454,400 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 63.8% |
| Poverty rate | 9.7% |
| Drive alone to work | 62.2% |
| Public transit to work | 8.1% |
| Work from home | 16.8% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 23.4% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
23.9% of residents of New Jersey were born abroad (2,236,908 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| India | 279,421 |
| Dominican Republic | 212,563 |
| Mexico | 108,273 |
| Ecuador | 106,297 |
| Colombia | 101,902 |
| Philippines | 85,832 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 84,155 |
| Korea | 70,370 |
| Peru | 65,600 |
| Guatemala | 57,611 |
| Brazil | 53,649 |
| Jamaica | 51,944 |
| El Salvador | 51,338 |
| Haiti | 50,872 |
| Poland | 46,767 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$15.92 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 10.75% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.2% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$103,556 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
304 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.