New JerseyCOL index: 162
Salaries in Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City, New Jersey offers career opportunities with 10.75% state income tax. Browse salary data for every major occupation below — all figures are Jersey City-specific, updated quarterly from BLS and H-1B disclosures.
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292,449
COL index
162 / 100
Avg 1BR rent
$3,000/mo
State income tax
10.75%
Accounting salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditor | $82K | $111K | $149K | $199K | +2.2% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $92K | $125K | $168K | $220K | +2.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $185K | $239K | $305K | $383K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $107K | $145K | $196K | $249K | +4.5% |
| SVP of Finance | $298K | $391K | $504K | $639K | +3.2% |
| Staff Accountant | $64K | $85K | $111K | $139K | +1.8% |
| Tax Accountant | $78K | $107K | $142K | $192K | +2% |
| VP of Finance | $234K | $305K | $391K | $497K | +3.5% |
Agriculture salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Economist | $78K | $106K | $144K | $194K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $81K | $106K | $140K | $185K | +4% |
| Agronomist | $65K | $88K | $119K | $160K | +4.5% |
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $123K | $165K | $219K | $285K | +3% |
| Farm Manager | $69K | $90K | $123K | $169K | +2.5% |
| Food Scientist | $69K | $94K | $128K | $173K | +5.5% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $73K | $98K | $131K | $175K | +12% |
Architecture salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architect | $90K | $119K | $160K | $210K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $90K | $119K | $156K | $200K | +8.5% |
| Director of Architecture | $148K | $194K | $250K | $325K | +4% |
| Interior Architect | $69K | $94K | $128K | $173K | +3.8% |
| Landscape Architect | $73K | $98K | $131K | $175K | +4.2% |
| Project Architect | $98K | $131K | $173K | $223K | +4.5% |
| Urban Designer | $81K | $110K | $148K | $194K | +4.5% |
Banking salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Branch Manager | $82K | $111K | $145K | $187K | +1.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $102K | $139K | $192K | $256K | +2.5% |
| Director of Banking | $192K | $249K | $320K | $412K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $92K | $135K | $206K | $298K | +4% |
| Loan Officer | $74K | $107K | $153K | $220K | +2% |
| VP of Banking | $244K | $320K | $412K | $533K | +2.8% |
| Wealth Manager | $121K | $170K | $249K | $355K | +4.5% |
Business salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account Executive | $74K | $105K | $151K | $219K | +3.8% |
| Brand Manager | $97K | $132K | $178K | $232K | +3.5% |
| Business Analyst | $84K | $115K | $151K | $196K | +3.8% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $209K | $317K | $513K | $837K | +3.2% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $284K | $375K | $489K | $632K | +3% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $196K | $284K | $416K | $621K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $196K | $284K | $432K | $648K | +3% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $335K | $443K | $578K | $745K | +6.5% |
| Content Strategist | $74K | $101K | $135K | $176K | +5.2% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $92K | $128K | $173K | $227K | +5.5% |
| Director of Human Resources | $142K | $186K | $240K | $308K | +3.5% |
| Director of Operations | $146K | $192K | $250K | $321K | +3.8% |
| Director of Sales | $159K | $213K | $284K | $375K | +4.5% |
| Event Planner | $57K | $76K | $101K | $135K | +3.8% |
| Executive Assistant | $70K | $92K | $119K | $151K | +1.8% |
| General Manager | $101K | $146K | $205K | $284K | +2.8% |
| Human Resources Manager | $101K | $140K | $189K | $243K | +2.9% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $57K | $76K | $97K | $124K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $108K | $155K | $219K | $304K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $105K | $149K | $205K | $270K | +3.3% |
| Operations Manager | $92K | $132K | $182K | $243K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $97K | $132K | $178K | $230K | +3.7% |
| Public Relations Manager | $92K | $128K | $176K | $232K | +3% |
| Purchasing Manager | $105K | $146K | $189K | $240K | +2.5% |
| Recruiter | $65K | $88K | $119K | $162K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $65K | $88K | $119K | $159K | +5.8% |
| SVP of Operations | $267K | $354K | $462K | $601K | +3.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $290K | $389K | $510K | $662K | +4% |
| Sales Manager | $97K | $142K | $205K | $290K | +3.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $105K | $146K | $192K | $246K | +4.5% |
| VP of Human Resources | $200K | $263K | $340K | $439K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $223K | $300K | $398K | $527K | +4.2% |
Cannabis salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budtender | $38K | $49K | $62K | $78K | +14% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $70K | $97K | $132K | $178K | +18.5% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $74K | $101K | $135K | $182K | +20% |
| Cultivation Manager | $70K | $97K | $132K | $178K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $128K | $173K | $227K | $300K | +18% |
| Dispensary Manager | $61K | $84K | $111K | $146K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $51K | $70K | $92K | $119K | +18% |
| VP of Cannabis | $196K | $263K | $348K | $459K | +16% |
Construction salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $54K | $72K | $95K | $122K | +4% |
| Construction Estimator | $79K | $108K | $141K | $182K | +4.2% |
| Construction Manager | $100K | $134K | $177K | $230K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $100K | $134K | $177K | $228K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $61K | $79K | $102K | $131K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $151K | $198K | $256K | $330K | +5% |
| Electrician | $67K | $87K | $113K | $147K | +6.2% |
| HVAC Technician | $61K | $79K | $102K | $131K | +5.8% |
| Industrial Electrician | $79K | $105K | $134K | $173K | +7.5% |
| Ironworker | $67K | $87K | $113K | $147K | +5% |
| Land Surveyor | $74K | $100K | $131K | $166K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $70K | $92K | $118K | $151K | +4.5% |
| Plumber | $67K | $87K | $115K | $151K | +5.5% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $61K | $79K | $105K | $138K | +4.2% |
| VP of Construction | $207K | $271K | $352K | $454K | +4.8% |
| Welder | $49K | $64K | $82K | $105K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animator | $65K | $90K | $123K | $169K | +4.5% |
| Art Director | $90K | $125K | $169K | $223K | +2.8% |
| Copywriter | $56K | $78K | $106K | $144K | +3.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $60K | $85K | $123K | $181K | +2.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $53K | $73K | $98K | $128K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $53K | $73K | $100K | $135K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $48K | $65K | $90K | $128K | +1.5% |
| Music Producer | $48K | $78K | $131K | $231K | +3.5% |
| Photographer | $40K | $58K | $85K | $125K | +3% |
| Social Media Manager | $56K | $75K | $103K | $138K | +6.5% |
| UX Researcher | $103K | $140K | $181K | $231K | +5.5% |
| Video Producer | $60K | $85K | $119K | $169K | +4.2% |
Cybersecurity salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $248K | $331K | $428K | $552K | +8.5% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $173K | $224K | $276K | $342K | +12.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $103K | $135K | $177K | $224K | +7.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $214K | $269K | $338K | $421K | +8% |
| SOC Analyst | $80K | $108K | $141K | $179K | +8.8% |
| Security Architect | $193K | $241K | $297K | $366K | +9.2% |
| Security Engineer | $159K | $204K | $255K | $317K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $121K | $159K | $204K | $255K | +9.5% |
| VP of Cybersecurity | $269K | $345K | $442K | $566K | +7.5% |
Dental salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $44K | $55K | $69K | $85K | +5.5% |
| Dental Hygienist | $78K | $100K | $123K | $148K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $56K | $75K | $98K | $123K | +4.5% |
| Oral Surgeon | $350K | $500K | $688K | $875K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $250K | $350K | $475K | $625K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $225K | $319K | $438K | $575K | +3% |
Education salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Advisor | $47K | $61K | $80K | $101K | +3% |
| Curriculum Developer | $65K | $85K | $109K | $139K | +3.8% |
| Education Administrator | $85K | $112K | $144K | $183K | +2.5% |
| Instructional Designer | $68K | $90K | $116K | $148K | +4.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $53K | $73K | $97K | $124K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $57K | $73K | $94K | $118K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $57K | $73K | $94K | $118K | +3% |
| School Principal | $97K | $120K | $148K | $179K | +2.2% |
| Special Education Teacher | $57K | $77K | $99K | $127K | +3.5% |
| University Professor | $77K | $106K | $153K | $224K | +2.1% |
Energy salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Analyst | $71K | $98K | $129K | $167K | +6% |
| Energy Engineer | $90K | $121K | $159K | $201K | +6.5% |
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $126K | $170K | $221K | $285K | +2% |
| Solar Installer | $48K | $60K | $78K | $101K | +22% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $55K | $69K | $87K | $113K | +45% |
Engineering salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineer | $113K | $153K | $198K | $248K | +3.8% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $90K | $123K | $160K | $203K | +5.2% |
| Chemical Engineer | $100K | $135K | $175K | $223K | +2.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $85K | $113K | $148K | $188K | +3.4% |
| Controls Engineer | $98K | $130K | $168K | $210K | +4% |
| Electrical Engineer | $98K | $131K | $170K | $213K | +3.1% |
| Environmental Engineer | $85K | $115K | $150K | $190K | +4.2% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $85K | $113K | $148K | $188K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $90K | $120K | $155K | $198K | +3.5% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $88K | $119K | $153K | $194K | +3.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $90K | $123K | $160K | $203K | +3% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $90K | $120K | $155K | $194K | +2.8% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $119K | $156K | $198K | $248K | +2.2% |
| Petroleum Engineer | $138K | $181K | $235K | $300K | +1.5% |
| Process Engineer | $90K | $123K | $160K | $203K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $81K | $110K | $144K | $185K | +3% |
| Structural Engineer | $88K | $115K | $150K | $190K | +3.2% |
Finance salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | $78K | $111K | $149K | $199K | +2.2% |
| Actuary | $135K | $178K | $230K | $291K | +5.5% |
| Bookkeeper | $54K | $68K | $85K | $108K | +1% |
| Budget Analyst | $88K | $116K | $148K | $185K | +2.5% |
| Chief Financial Officer | $249K | $355K | $511K | $738K | +3.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $102K | $139K | $185K | $244K | +4.8% |
| Credit Analyst | $74K | $99K | $131K | $170K | +2.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $82K | $135K | $210K | $327K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $97K | $135K | $185K | $256K | +3.6% |
| Financial Controller | $149K | $199K | $258K | $334K | +3.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $163K | $234K | $341K | $540K | +3.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $82K | $111K | $145K | $187K | +2% |
| Investment Banker | $170K | $256K | $398K | $639K | +3.9% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $68K | $102K | $153K | $230K | +2.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $163K | $230K | $320K | $454K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $156K | $224K | $320K | $497K | +4% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $178K | $244K | $327K | $454K | +6.2% |
| Risk Analyst | $97K | $131K | $173K | $224K | +4.5% |
| Tax Manager | $135K | $182K | $234K | $298K | +3% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $135K | $192K | $263K | $369K | +5.5% |
Gaming salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Game Development | $177K | $232K | $301K | $393K | +7.5% |
| Esports Manager | $62K | $90K | $127K | $186K | +18% |
| Game Designer | $80K | $113K | $155K | $210K | +6.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $113K | $155K | $207K | $273K | +10.5% |
| Game Producer | $99K | $135K | $182K | $241K | +5.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $108K | $145K | $193K | $251K | +12% |
| VP of Gaming | $241K | $324K | $428K | $566K | +7% |
Government salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $50K | $70K | $94K | $122K | +2.8% |
| Government Budget Officer | $74K | $98K | $126K | $162K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $66K | $98K | $138K | $186K | +2% |
| Police Officer | $58K | $78K | $106K | $138K | +2.5% |
| Policy Analyst | $70K | $94K | $122K | $158K | +3.5% |
| Public Health Official | $82K | $110K | $144K | $186K | +4.5% |
| Social Worker | $48K | $66K | $86K | $110K | +3.5% |
| Urban Planner | $72K | $96K | $122K | $156K | +3.8% |
Healthcare salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $375K | $488K | $600K | $725K | +2.1% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $90K | $119K | $156K | $203K | +3.5% |
| Dentist | $185K | $225K | $281K | $363K | +2.5% |
| Genetic Counselor | $90K | $113K | $138K | $169K | +5.8% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $90K | $130K | $175K | $231K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $98K | $123K | $153K | $188K | +4% |
| Medical Coder | $53K | $69K | $88K | $110K | +2.8% |
| Medical Doctor | $244K | $310K | $400K | $525K | +2.8% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $53K | $70K | $90K | $113K | +3.2% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $125K | $151K | $181K | $219K | +5.2% |
| Occupational Therapist | $90K | $113K | $138K | $165K | +3.8% |
| Optometrist | $140K | $173K | $210K | $263K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $48K | $63K | $81K | $103K | +3.2% |
| Pharmacist | $148K | $165K | $185K | $206K | +1.2% |
| Physical Therapist | $94K | $119K | $144K | $175K | +3.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $135K | $163K | $194K | $231K | +4.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $244K | $310K | $388K | $500K | +3.8% |
| Radiologist | $363K | $475K | $588K | $700K | +2.2% |
| Registered Dietitian | $65K | $85K | $108K | $135K | +3.5% |
| Registered Nurse | $81K | $103K | $130K | $163K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $73K | $90K | $113K | $140K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $85K | $106K | $131K | $160K | +4.2% |
| Surgeon | $350K | $475K | $625K | $813K | +2.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $56K | $73K | $90K | $113K | +3.5% |
Hospitality salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chef | $61K | $80K | $109K | $151K | +3.8% |
| Hotel Manager | $61K | $85K | $116K | $159K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $50K | $66K | $87K | $116K | +3.5% |
| Sommelier | $50K | $68K | $97K | $136K | +3.2% |
| Travel Agent | $41K | $54K | $73K | $100K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claims Adjuster | $64K | $88K | $116K | $149K | +2% |
| Director of Insurance | $168K | $220K | $284K | $362K | +3.5% |
| Insurance Agent | $54K | $82K | $125K | $185K | +2.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $82K | $111K | $149K | $196K | +1.5% |
| Risk Manager | $116K | $156K | $206K | $267K | +4.5% |
| VP of Insurance Operations | $224K | $291K | $376K | $483K | +3.2% |
Legal salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $111K | $182K | $295K | $497K | +3.5% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $142K | $206K | $281K | $376K | +5% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $163K | $249K | $398K | $639K | +3.8% |
| Judge | $135K | $192K | $258K | $341K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $135K | $185K | $241K | $312K | +6.5% |
| Paralegal | $60K | $80K | $105K | $135K | +3.8% |
| Patent Attorney | $192K | $263K | $352K | $483K | +4.2% |
Marketing salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Marketing | $159K | $209K | $270K | $348K | +5.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $78K | $105K | $142K | $186K | +5.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $97K | $132K | $178K | $230K | +8.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $70K | $95K | $128K | $169K | +6% |
| Paid Media Manager | $84K | $115K | $155K | $200K | +6.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $119K | $159K | $209K | $267K | +7.5% |
| SVP of Marketing | $290K | $378K | $493K | $628K | +4.8% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $200K | $259K | $335K | $425K | +5.2% |
| VP of Marketing | $236K | $308K | $398K | $513K | +5% |
Media salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast Journalist | $48K | $69K | $103K | $160K | +-1% |
| Director of Content | $123K | $165K | $219K | $285K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $53K | $81K | $131K | $219K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $56K | $78K | $110K | $153K | +0.5% |
| News Anchor | $48K | $73K | $123K | $231K | +-1.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $53K | $78K | $110K | $156K | +15% |
| Reporter | $44K | $60K | $85K | $123K | +-2% |
| VP of Media | $185K | $244K | $319K | $419K | +3.5% |
Mental Health salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $53K | $73K | $98K | $128K | +8.5% |
| Director of Mental Health Services | $110K | $148K | $194K | $250K | +5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $65K | $85K | $110K | $144K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $60K | $78K | $103K | $135K | +5.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $53K | $70K | $93K | $123K | +5.2% |
| Neuropsychologist | $110K | $148K | $198K | $263K | +4.5% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $48K | $63K | $81K | $106K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Manager | $51K | $68K | $86K | $111K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $51K | $68K | $88K | $113K | +3.8% |
| Fundraising Manager | $70K | $95K | $128K | $176K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $65K | $84K | $108K | $138K | +3.5% |
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $84K | $115K | $159K | $223K | +3.2% |
Real Estate salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $84K | $119K | $162K | $219K | +4% |
| Property Manager | $65K | $88K | $119K | $159K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $51K | $84K | $142K | $243K | +3.5% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $70K | $97K | $132K | $178K | +2.8% |
| Real Estate Broker | $74K | $128K | $219K | $371K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $85K | $120K | $165K | $227K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $73K | $100K | $136K | $179K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $61K | $85K | $116K | $153K | +2.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $50K | $68K | $92K | $124K | +2% |
| Sales Representative | $50K | $73K | $109K | $163K | +3.5% |
Science salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemist | $78K | $110K | $153K | $203K | +4.2% |
| Biologist | $69K | $98K | $131K | $175K | +3.5% |
| Chemist | $73K | $100K | $135K | $178K | +3.2% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $60K | $78K | $100K | $128K | +5.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $69K | $95K | $125K | $165K | +4.8% |
| Epidemiologist | $85K | $113K | $148K | $190K | +4.5% |
| Geologist | $78K | $110K | $148K | $194K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $81K | $110K | $144K | $185K | +3.8% |
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $131K | $178K | $228K | $285K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $98K | $140K | $190K | $250K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $90K | $123K | $165K | $219K | +4.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Trainer | $57K | $74K | $97K | $124K | +8% |
| Fitness Director | $70K | $95K | $128K | $173K | +6.5% |
| Personal Trainer | $43K | $61K | $88K | $128K | +10% |
| Sports Agent | $61K | $105K | $196K | $405K | +5.5% |
| Sports Coach | $47K | $68K | $97K | $146K | +5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $65K | $88K | $119K | $159K | +7% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $51K | $74K | $105K | $155K | +7.5% |
| VP of Sports Operations | $196K | $263K | $358K | $493K | +4.5% |
Supply Chain salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $290K | $385K | $500K | $641K | +4% |
| Demand Planner | $84K | $111K | $146K | $186K | +5.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $159K | $209K | $270K | $344K | +4.5% |
| Freight Broker | $57K | $84K | $119K | $169K | +5.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $105K | $142K | $186K | $236K | +4.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $78K | $105K | $138K | $178K | +5.8% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $223K | $290K | $375K | $479K | +4.2% |
| Warehouse Manager | $74K | $97K | $128K | $165K | +3.8% |
Technology salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Engineer | $179K | $241K | $311K | $400K | +12% |
| Backend Developer | $124K | $173K | $221K | $276K | +4.3% |
| Blockchain Developer | $152K | $207K | $269K | $345K | +7.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $328K | $431K | $563K | $729K | +9.5% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $352K | $462K | $600K | $773K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $338K | $444K | $577K | $742K | +5.5% |
| Cloud Architect | $179K | $235K | $297K | $366K | +6.8% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $166K | $224K | $287K | $366K | +9.5% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $117K | $159K | $204K | $255K | +7.3% |
| Data Analyst | $83K | $113K | $149K | $193K | +4% |
| Data Engineer | $135K | $182K | $232K | $290K | +6.5% |
| Data Scientist | $138K | $190K | $241K | $304K | +5.1% |
| Database Administrator | $108K | $145K | $186K | $235K | +2.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $145K | $193K | $246K | $297K | +6.2% |
| Director of Data | $204K | $265K | $342K | $439K | +8.5% |
| Director of Engineering | $232K | $297K | $375K | $476K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $224K | $287K | $366K | $466K | +5.5% |
| ERP Consultant | $117K | $159K | $207K | $262K | +3.8% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $117K | $155K | $196K | $246K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $113K | $155K | $200K | $255K | +4.5% |
| Full Stack Developer | $121K | $166K | $214K | $269K | +4.6% |
| Game Developer | $99K | $135K | $182K | $237K | +4.8% |
| IT Manager | $138K | $186K | $237K | $297K | +3.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $58K | $80K | $105K | $135K | +2% |
| Information Security Manager | $159K | $210K | $269K | $338K | +7.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $173K | $232K | $297K | $379K | +8.4% |
| Mobile Developer | $124K | $173K | $224K | $283K | +5.2% |
| NLP Engineer | $173K | $232K | $297K | $375K | +10.2% |
| Network Engineer | $103K | $138K | $179K | $228K | +3% |
| Penetration Tester | $121K | $163K | $210K | $269K | +8.2% |
| Product Manager | $152K | $204K | $262K | $331K | +3.8% |
| QA Engineer | $97K | $131K | $173K | $218K | +3% |
| SVP of Engineering | $386K | $504K | $646K | $821K | +5.8% |
| Salesforce Developer | $124K | $166K | $214K | $269K | +5.5% |
| Scrum Master | $121K | $159K | $200K | $248K | +3.2% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $159K | $210K | $265K | $328K | +7% |
| Software Engineer | $131K | $179K | $228K | $290K | +4.2% |
| Solutions Architect | $166K | $218K | $276K | $345K | +5.8% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $276K | $356K | $453K | $577K | +6.2% |
| Systems Administrator | $86K | $119K | $155K | $196K | +2.2% |
| Technical Writer | $80K | $109K | $141K | $179K | +2.5% |
| UX Designer | $99K | $137K | $179K | $228K | +3.1% |
| VP of Data | $269K | $352K | $458K | $591K | +8% |
| VP of Engineering | $317K | $411K | $524K | $669K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $290K | $375K | $483K | $618K | +5.2% |
Transportation salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $128K | $195K | $287K | $403K | +5.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $71K | $95K | $124K | $161K | +4% |
| Logistics Manager | $88K | $120K | $159K | $205K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $76K | $100K | $132K | $171K | +4.2% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $51K | $63K | $83K | $107K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in Jersey City
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | $56K | $78K | $106K | $144K | +4.5% |
| Veterinarian | $110K | $150K | $206K | $275K | +5% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $60K | $81K | $106K | $135K | +5% |
| Veterinary Surgeon | $175K | $238K | $319K | $425K | +5.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $40K | $53K | $68K | $85K | +6.5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $94K | $128K | $173K | $228K | +4% |
Working in Jersey City, New Jersey: Salary Guide (2026)
Jersey City is home to the Jersey City–NJ metropolitan area with a population of 292,449. The city has a cost of living index of 162 (US average = 100), meaning living costs are above the national average.
New Jersey has a 10.75% state income tax rate. When comparing offers with cities in no-income-tax states like Texas, Washington, or Florida, factor in this difference.
Top-paying industries in Jersey City
Jersey City's economy spans multiple high-wage sectors. The city's diverse employer base creates strong demand across technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services.