NJAvg COL: 1485 cities tracked
New Jersey Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 5 cities in New Jersey. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
5
Avg COL index
148
State income tax
10.75%
Total population
986K
Top paying jobs in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $334K | $477K | $655K | $834K | +3.2% |
| SVP of Engineering | $359K | $468K | $601K | $764K | +5.8% |
| Anesthesiologist | $357K | $465K | $572K | $691K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $346K | $453K | $560K | $667K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $334K | $453K | $596K | $775K | +2.5% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $327K | $430K | $558K | $719K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $314K | $413K | $536K | $690K | +5.5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $308K | $407K | $531K | $685K | +6.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $305K | $400K | $524K | $678K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $295K | $382K | $488K | $622K | +6% |
Cities in New Jersey
Accounting salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $268K | $351K | $453K | $574K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $210K | $274K | $351K | $446K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $166K | $214K | $274K | $344K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $96K | $130K | $176K | $223K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $83K | $112K | $151K | $198K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $74K | $99K | $134K | $179K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $70K | $96K | $128K | $172K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $57K | $77K | $99K | $125K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $117K | $158K | $209K | $272K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $74K | $102K | $137K | $185K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $78K | $102K | $134K | $177K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $69K | $93K | $125K | $167K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $66K | $90K | $122K | $165K | +5.5% |
| Agricultural Scientist | $62K | $86K | $113K | $146K | +4% |
| Farm Manager | $66K | $86K | $117K | $161K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $62K | $84K | $113K | $153K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $140K | $185K | $238K | $310K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $93K | $125K | $164K | $212K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $86K | $113K | $152K | $200K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $86K | $113K | $149K | $190K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $77K | $105K | $140K | $185K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $69K | $93K | $125K | $167K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $65K | $89K | $121K | $164K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $219K | $287K | $370K | $478K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $172K | $223K | $287K | $370K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $108K | $153K | $223K | $319K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $92K | $125K | $172K | $230K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $83K | $121K | $185K | $268K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $74K | $99K | $130K | $168K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $66K | $96K | $138K | $198K | +2% |
Business salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $308K | $407K | $531K | $685K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Operations | $246K | $325K | $425K | $553K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $192K | $292K | $472K | $770K | +3.2% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $180K | $261K | $397K | $596K | +3% |
| Director of Operations | $134K | $176K | $230K | $296K | +3.8% |
| Management Consultant | $99K | $143K | $201K | $279K | +4.2% |
| General Manager | $93K | $134K | $189K | $261K | +2.8% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $97K | $134K | $176K | $226K | +4.5% |
| Operations Manager | $84K | $122K | $168K | $224K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $89K | $122K | $164K | $211K | +3.7% |
| Business Analyst | $77K | $106K | $139K | $180K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $68K | $93K | $124K | $161K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $65K | $84K | $109K | $139K | +1.8% |
| SEO Specialist | $60K | $81K | $109K | $147K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $52K | $70K | $93K | $124K | +3.8% |
Cannabis salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $180K | $242K | $320K | $422K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $118K | $159K | $209K | $276K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $68K | $93K | $124K | $168K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $65K | $89K | $122K | $164K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $65K | $89K | $122K | $164K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $56K | $77K | $102K | $134K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $47K | $65K | $84K | $109K | +18% |
| Budtender | $35K | $45K | $57K | $72K | +14% |
Construction salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $198K | $259K | $336K | $434K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $144K | $190K | $245K | $315K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $95K | $128K | $169K | $220K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $95K | $128K | $169K | $218K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $76K | $103K | $135K | $174K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $76K | $100K | $128K | $165K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $71K | $95K | $125K | $159K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $67K | $88K | $112K | $144K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $64K | $83K | $108K | $141K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $64K | $83K | $108K | $141K | +5% |
| Plumber | $64K | $83K | $110K | $144K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $59K | $76K | $98K | $125K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $59K | $76K | $98K | $125K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $59K | $76K | $100K | $132K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $51K | $68K | $90K | $116K | +4% |
| Welder | $46K | $61K | $78K | $100K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $97K | $132K | $171K | $218K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $85K | $118K | $159K | $210K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $61K | $85K | $115K | $159K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $57K | $80K | $115K | $171K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $57K | $80K | $112K | $159K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $53K | $73K | $100K | $135K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $45K | $73K | $124K | $218K | +3.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $49K | $68K | $92K | $120K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $49K | $68K | $94K | $127K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $45K | $61K | $85K | $120K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $38K | $54K | $80K | $118K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $250K | $321K | $411K | $526K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $231K | $308K | $398K | $513K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $199K | $250K | $314K | $391K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $180K | $225K | $276K | $340K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $160K | $208K | $257K | $318K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $148K | $190K | $237K | $295K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $113K | $148K | $190K | $237K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $96K | $126K | $164K | $208K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $74K | $100K | $131K | $167K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $334K | $477K | $655K | $834K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $238K | $334K | $453K | $596K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $214K | $304K | $417K | $548K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $74K | $95K | $117K | $141K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $54K | $71K | $93K | $117K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $42K | $52K | $66K | $81K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $92K | $115K | $141K | $171K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $81K | $107K | $137K | $174K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $73K | $101K | $146K | $214K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $65K | $85K | $110K | $141K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $62K | $81K | $103K | $133K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $54K | $73K | $94K | $121K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $51K | $70K | $92K | $118K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $54K | $70K | $90K | $112K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $54K | $70K | $90K | $112K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $45K | $58K | $76K | $97K | +3% |
Energy salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $123K | $165K | $214K | $277K | +2% |
| Petroleum Engineer | $123K | $162K | $210K | $268K | +1.5% |
| Reservoir Engineer | $128K | $162K | $201K | $251K | +1.5% |
| Drilling Engineer | $112K | $145K | $184K | $229K | +1% |
| Energy Trader | $95K | $140K | $201K | $335K | +4% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $106K | $140K | $176K | $221K | +2.2% |
| Petrochemical Engineer | $106K | $140K | $181K | $229K | +2.5% |
| Pipeline Engineer | $98K | $128K | $162K | $201K | +1.5% |
| HSE Manager (Health, Safety & Environment) | $95K | $125K | $156K | $190K | +3.5% |
| Power Systems / Grid Engineer | $95K | $123K | $154K | $190K | +4% |
| Wind Energy Project Manager | $89K | $121K | $154K | $188K | +7% |
| Energy Engineer | $87K | $117K | $154K | $195K | +6.5% |
| Solar Energy Project Manager | $87K | $117K | $151K | $184K | +6% |
| Renewable Energy Engineer | $84K | $109K | $140K | $173K | +8% |
| Power Plant Operator | $80K | $108K | $134K | $154K | +0.5% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installer | $69K | $98K | $123K | $145K | +3% |
| Energy Analyst | $69K | $95K | $125K | $162K | +6% |
| Energy Efficiency Consultant | $67K | $92K | $117K | $145K | +5% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $54K | $67K | $85K | $109K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $47K | $58K | $76K | $98K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineer | $107K | $145K | $188K | $236K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $95K | $129K | $167K | $212K | +2.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $93K | $125K | $162K | $202K | +3.1% |
| Controls Engineer | $93K | $124K | $160K | $200K | +4% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $86K | $117K | $152K | $193K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $86K | $117K | $152K | $193K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $86K | $117K | $152K | $193K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $86K | $114K | $148K | $188K | +3.5% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $86K | $114K | $148K | $185K | +2.8% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $83K | $113K | $145K | $185K | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineer | $81K | $110K | $143K | $181K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $83K | $110K | $143K | $181K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $81K | $107K | $140K | $179K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $81K | $107K | $140K | $179K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $77K | $105K | $137K | $176K | +3% |
Finance salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $223K | $319K | $459K | $663K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $153K | $230K | $357K | $574K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $159K | $219K | $293K | $408K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $147K | $210K | $306K | $485K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $147K | $207K | $287K | $408K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $140K | $202K | $287K | $446K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $134K | $179K | $232K | $300K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $121K | $172K | $236K | $332K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $121K | $163K | $210K | $268K | +3% |
| Actuary | $121K | $159K | $207K | $261K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $92K | $125K | $166K | $219K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $74K | $121K | $189K | $293K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $87K | $121K | $166K | $230K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $87K | $117K | $156K | $202K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $79K | $105K | $133K | $166K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $70K | $99K | $134K | $179K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $74K | $99K | $130K | $168K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $61K | $92K | $138K | $207K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $66K | $89K | $117K | $153K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $48K | $61K | $77K | $97K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $225K | $302K | $398K | $526K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $164K | $216K | $280K | $366K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $105K | $144K | $192K | $254K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $100K | $135K | $180K | $234K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $92K | $126K | $169K | $225K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $74K | $105K | $144K | $195K | +6.5% |
| Video Game Designer | $74K | $105K | $144K | $195K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $58K | $83K | $118K | $173K | +18% |
Government salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $78K | $106K | $138K | $178K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $71K | $94K | $121K | $155K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $63K | $94K | $132K | $178K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $69K | $92K | $117K | $150K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $67K | $90K | $117K | $152K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $55K | $75K | $101K | $132K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $48K | $67K | $90K | $117K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $46K | $63K | $83K | $106K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $357K | $465K | $572K | $691K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $346K | $453K | $560K | $667K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $334K | $453K | $596K | $775K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $232K | $296K | $381K | $500K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $232K | $296K | $369K | $477K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $176K | $214K | $268K | $346K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $133K | $164K | $200K | $250K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $141K | $157K | $176K | $197K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $129K | $155K | $185K | $220K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $119K | $144K | $173K | $209K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $86K | $124K | $167K | $220K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $93K | $117K | $145K | $179K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $86K | $113K | $149K | $193K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $89K | $113K | $137K | $167K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $86K | $107K | $131K | $161K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $86K | $107K | $131K | $157K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $81K | $101K | $125K | $153K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $77K | $98K | $124K | $155K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $69K | $86K | $107K | $133K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $62K | $81K | $102K | $129K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $54K | $69K | $86K | $107K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $50K | $67K | $86K | $107K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $50K | $66K | $83K | $105K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $45K | $60K | $77K | $98K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $59K | $82K | $112K | $154K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $59K | $77K | $105K | $146K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $48K | $66K | $93K | $131K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $48K | $64K | $84K | $112K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $40K | $52K | $71K | $97K | +3% |
Human Resources salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $261K | $345K | $450K | $581K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $184K | $242K | $313K | $404K | +3.2% |
| Director of Human Resources | $130K | $171K | $221K | $283K | +3.5% |
| Compensation & Benefits Manager | $124K | $161K | $199K | $242K | +3% |
| People Operations Manager | $109K | $143K | $176K | $217K | +5% |
| Learning & Development Manager | $106K | $139K | $171K | $211K | +4% |
| Diversity & Inclusion Manager | $102K | $137K | $168K | $211K | +3% |
| Talent Acquisition Manager | $106K | $137K | $168K | $205K | +4% |
| Employee Relations Manager | $102K | $134K | $164K | $205K | +3% |
| Organizational Development Consultant | $99K | $130K | $164K | $211K | +4% |
| Human Resources Manager | $93K | $129K | $174K | $224K | +2.9% |
| HR Business Partner (HRBP) | $93K | $122K | $149K | $186K | +4% |
| Senior Recruiter | $87K | $112K | $137K | $174K | +3.5% |
| HRIS Analyst | $84K | $109K | $134K | $168K | +4.5% |
| Compensation Analyst | $81K | $106K | $130K | $161K | +3.5% |
| Technical Recruiter | $81K | $106K | $130K | $168K | +4% |
| Training & Development Specialist | $68K | $87K | $109K | $137K | +4% |
| Benefits Administrator | $65K | $84K | $102K | $124K | +2.5% |
| HR Generalist | $68K | $84K | $102K | $124K | +3% |
| Recruiter | $60K | $81K | $109K | $149K | +3.2% |
| HR Coordinator | $53K | $65K | $77K | $94K | +2.5% |
Insurance salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $202K | $261K | $338K | $434K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $151K | $198K | $255K | $325K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $105K | $140K | $185K | $240K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $74K | $99K | $134K | $176K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $57K | $79K | $105K | $134K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $48K | $74K | $112K | $166K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $172K | $236K | $317K | $434K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $147K | $224K | $358K | $575K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $128K | $185K | $253K | $339K | +5% |
| Judge | $121K | $172K | $232K | $307K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $121K | $166K | $217K | $281K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $100K | $164K | $266K | $447K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $54K | $72K | $95K | $121K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $267K | $348K | $453K | $577K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $217K | $283K | $366K | $472K | +5% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $180K | $261K | $382K | $571K | +3.5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $184K | $238K | $308K | $391K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $147K | $192K | $248K | $320K | +5.5% |
| Demand Generation Manager | $112K | $149K | $186K | $230K | +6% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $109K | $147K | $192K | $246K | +7.5% |
| Marketing Manager | $97K | $137K | $189K | $248K | +3.3% |
| Marketing Operations Manager | $102K | $137K | $171K | $211K | +6% |
| CRM / Lifecycle Marketing Manager | $99K | $130K | $164K | $201K | +5% |
| Field Marketing Manager | $93K | $124K | $159K | $196K | +4% |
| Brand Manager | $89K | $122K | $164K | $214K | +3.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $89K | $122K | $164K | $211K | +8.5% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $84K | $118K | $159K | $209K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $84K | $118K | $161K | $214K | +3% |
| Content Marketing Manager | $87K | $114K | $147K | $180K | +4% |
| SEO Manager | $81K | $109K | $139K | $174K | +4.5% |
| Influencer Marketing Manager | $77K | $106K | $137K | $174K | +6% |
| Paid Media Manager | $77K | $106K | $143K | $184K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $72K | $97K | $130K | $171K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $65K | $87K | $118K | $155K | +6% |
| Social Media Manager | $56K | $75K | $102K | $137K | +6.5% |
| Marketing Coordinator | $56K | $68K | $84K | $102K | +3% |
Media salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $174K | $230K | $300K | $395K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $115K | $155K | $206K | $269K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $49K | $77K | $124K | $206K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $53K | $73K | $104K | $144K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $49K | $73K | $104K | $147K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $45K | $68K | $115K | $218K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $45K | $65K | $97K | $151K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $41K | $57K | $80K | $115K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $105K | $141K | $185K | $238K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $105K | $141K | $188K | $250K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $62K | $81K | $105K | $137K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $57K | $74K | $98K | $129K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $50K | $69K | $93K | $122K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $50K | $67K | $88K | $117K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $45K | $60K | $77K | $101K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $77K | $106K | $147K | $205K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $65K | $87K | $118K | $161K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $60K | $77K | $99K | $127K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $47K | $62K | $79K | $102K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $47K | $62K | $81K | $104K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $68K | $118K | $201K | $341K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $77K | $109K | $149K | $201K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $65K | $89K | $122K | $164K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $60K | $81K | $109K | $147K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $47K | $77K | $130K | $224K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Commerce Manager | $70K | $95K | $129K | $170K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $58K | $81K | $110K | $146K | +2.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $47K | $65K | $87K | $118K | +2% |
Sales salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $273K | $373K | $497K | $745K | +4% |
| SVP of Sales | $267K | $358K | $469K | $608K | +4% |
| VP of Sales | $205K | $276K | $366K | $484K | +4.2% |
| VP of Business Development | $199K | $261K | $335K | $422K | +3.5% |
| Strategic Partnerships Director | $161K | $217K | $273K | $348K | +4% |
| Business Development Director | $155K | $205K | $261K | $329K | +4% |
| Director of Sales | $147K | $196K | $261K | $345K | +4.5% |
| Enterprise Account Executive | $124K | $174K | $236K | $323K | +5% |
| Regional Sales Manager | $118K | $155K | $199K | $248K | +3% |
| Solutions Consultant (Pre-Sales) | $118K | $155K | $192K | $236K | +5% |
| Sales Engineer | $112K | $149K | $186K | $230K | +5% |
| Sales Operations Manager | $109K | $143K | $180K | $217K | +5% |
| Partnerships Manager | $102K | $137K | $174K | $217K | +5% |
| Sales Manager | $89K | $130K | $189K | $267K | +3.5% |
| Business Development Manager | $89K | $127K | $174K | $238K | +4.5% |
| Customer Success Manager | $89K | $122K | $155K | $192K | +7% |
| Account Executive | $68K | $97K | $139K | $201K | +3.8% |
| Account Manager | $72K | $93K | $118K | $149K | +3% |
| Business Development Representative (BDR) | $62K | $77K | $97K | $122K | +4% |
| Sales Representative | $52K | $77K | $114K | $171K | +3.5% |
| Sales Development Representative (SDR) | $60K | $75K | $93K | $118K | +4% |
| Inside Sales Representative | $56K | $72K | $89K | $112K | +2.5% |
Science salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $125K | $170K | $217K | $272K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $93K | $134K | $182K | $239K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $86K | $117K | $158K | $209K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $81K | $107K | $141K | $182K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $74K | $105K | $146K | $193K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $74K | $105K | $141K | $185K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $78K | $105K | $137K | $177K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $69K | $96K | $129K | $170K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $66K | $93K | $125K | $167K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $66K | $91K | $119K | $158K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $57K | $74K | $96K | $122K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $180K | $242K | $329K | $453K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $56K | $97K | $180K | $373K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $65K | $87K | $118K | $159K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $60K | $81K | $109K | $147K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $52K | $68K | $89K | $114K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $47K | $68K | $97K | $143K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $43K | $62K | $89K | $134K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $40K | $56K | $81K | $118K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $267K | $354K | $459K | $590K | +4% |
| Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) | $242K | $329K | $435K | $596K | +3% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $205K | $267K | $345K | $441K | +4.2% |
| Director of Procurement | $155K | $205K | $255K | $317K | +3.5% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $147K | $192K | $248K | $317K | +4.5% |
| Strategic Sourcing Manager | $122K | $159K | $196K | $242K | +4% |
| Category Manager (Procurement) | $114K | $149K | $184K | $230K | +4% |
| Sourcing Manager | $112K | $147K | $180K | $224K | +4% |
| Purchasing Manager | $97K | $134K | $174K | $221K | +2.5% |
| Contract Manager (Procurement) | $99K | $130K | $161K | $201K | +3% |
| Procurement Manager | $97K | $130K | $171K | $217K | +4.2% |
| Transportation & Fleet Manager | $94K | $124K | $155K | $196K | +3% |
| Logistics Manager | $89K | $122K | $161K | $209K | +4.5% |
| Vendor Manager | $93K | $122K | $151K | $189K | +4% |
| Distribution Center Manager | $89K | $118K | $147K | $184K | +3% |
| Demand Planner | $77K | $102K | $134K | $171K | +5.2% |
| Supply Planner | $77K | $99K | $124K | $155K | +3.5% |
| Inventory Manager | $75K | $97K | $119K | $149K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $72K | $97K | $127K | $164K | +5.8% |
| Procurement Specialist | $70K | $89K | $112K | $139K | +3% |
| Warehouse Manager | $68K | $89K | $118K | $151K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Analyst | $68K | $87K | $109K | $137K | +4% |
| Purchasing Agent / Buyer | $62K | $81K | $99K | $124K | +2% |
| Freight Broker | $52K | $77K | $109K | $155K | +5.5% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $52K | $70K | $89K | $114K | +3.5% |
Technology salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $359K | $468K | $601K | $764K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $327K | $430K | $558K | $719K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $314K | $413K | $536K | $690K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $305K | $400K | $524K | $678K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $295K | $382K | $488K | $622K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $269K | $349K | $449K | $575K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $257K | $331K | $421K | $536K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $250K | $327K | $426K | $549K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $216K | $276K | $349K | $443K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $208K | $267K | $340K | $434K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $190K | $246K | $318K | $408K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $167K | $225K | $289K | $372K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $167K | $218K | $276K | $340K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $160K | $216K | $276K | $353K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $160K | $216K | $276K | $349K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $154K | $208K | $267K | $340K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $154K | $203K | $257K | $321K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $148K | $195K | $250K | $314K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $148K | $195K | $246K | $305K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $141K | $192K | $250K | $321K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $141K | $190K | $244K | $308K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $135K | $180K | $228K | $276K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $128K | $177K | $225K | $282K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $128K | $173K | $221K | $276K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $126K | $169K | $216K | $269K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $122K | $167K | $212K | $269K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $115K | $160K | $205K | $257K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $115K | $160K | $208K | $263K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $113K | $154K | $199K | $250K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $115K | $154K | $199K | $250K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $113K | $151K | $195K | $250K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $109K | $148K | $190K | $237K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $109K | $148K | $192K | $244K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $113K | $148K | $186K | $231K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $109K | $144K | $182K | $228K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $105K | $144K | $186K | $237K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $100K | $135K | $173K | $218K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $96K | $128K | $167K | $212K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $92K | $127K | $167K | $212K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $92K | $126K | $169K | $221K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $90K | $122K | $160K | $203K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $80K | $110K | $144K | $182K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $77K | $105K | $139K | $180K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $74K | $101K | $131K | $167K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $54K | $74K | $98K | $126K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $122K | $186K | $273K | $383K | +5.2% |
| Transportation Planner | $72K | $95K | $125K | $162K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $67K | $91K | $118K | $153K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $49K | $60K | $79K | $102K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in New Jersey
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $167K | $226K | $304K | $405K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $105K | $143K | $197K | $262K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $89K | $122K | $164K | $217K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $57K | $77K | $101K | $129K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $54K | $74K | $101K | $137K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $38K | $50K | $64K | $81K | +6.5% |
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