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36 of 39 common jobs pay more in New Jersey than the U.S. median. The best-paid on this list is financial managers at $199,110. Prices in New Jersey are 9% above the national average.
Median annual wages from BLS OEWS , May 2025. Take-home for a single filer, tax year 2026.
Job Median in New Jersey vs. U.S. Take-home Registered Nurses $106,500 +9% $78,329 Software Developers $135,940 -0% $96,758 Accountants and Auditors $100,830 +20% $74,725 Retail Salespersons $36,520 +3% $30,499 Cashiers $34,590 +5% $29,016 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,570 +8% $50,645 Elementary School Teachers $78,200 +22% $60,341 Electricians $77,250 +22% $59,738 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,240 +23% $60,367 HVAC Mechanics and Installers $74,450 +22% $57,945 Nursing Assistants $46,830 +11% $38,191 Nurse Practitioners $159,310 +20% $111,145 Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurses $75,160 +17% $58,402 Pharmacists $137,620 -2% $97,792 Dental Hygienists $107,040 +9% $78,672 Medical Assistants $47,210 +3% $38,473 General and Operations Managers $173,690 +64% $120,008 Financial Managers $199,110 +20% $136,669 Marketing Managers $180,040 +8% $123,944 Human Resources Specialists $80,690 +6% $61,924 Human Resources Managers $172,440 +16% $119,233 Management Analysts $105,820 +4% $77,897 Financial and Investment Analysts $108,610 +6% $79,670 Computer Systems Analysts $122,890 +16% $88,724 Information Security Analysts $134,820 +4% $96,069 Data Scientists $135,280 +13% $96,352 Civil Engineers $104,660 +4% $77,159 Mechanical Engineers $112,300 +8% $82,015 Lawyers $161,430 +1% $112,450 Paralegals and Legal Assistants $71,500 +14% $56,045 Administrative Assistants $50,260 +6% $40,742 Customer Service Representatives $47,740 +7% $38,868 Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks $58,300 +15% $46,724 Restaurant Cooks $38,460 +3% $31,966 Waiters and Waitresses $44,960 +28% $36,799 Laborers and Material Movers $39,540 -2% $32,782 Carpenters $64,010 +6% $50,972 Automotive Technicians and Mechanics $56,610 +12% $45,467 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $92,610 +22% $69,500
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