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Highest paying jobs in New Jersey after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in New Jersey, radiologist pays most: $482,700 a year, and a single filer keeps about $300,171 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and New Jersey tax.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our New Jersey paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in New Jersey?

The 25 best-paid jobs in New Jersey after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Radiologist	$482,700	$300,171
2	Other Surgeon	$437,890	$274,952
3	Pathologist	$355,970	$228,848
4	Orthopedic Surgeon	$341,430	$220,664
5	Emergency Medicine Physician	$315,340	$205,981
6	Chief Executive	$310,440	$203,223
7	Family Medicine Physician	$292,170	$192,941
8	Nurse Anesthetist	$291,350	$192,479
9	Pediatric Surgeon	$288,930	$191,117
10	Cardiologist	$286,540	$189,772
11	Other Physician	$285,010	$188,911
12	Professional Athlete	$253,870	$170,832
13	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$228,870	$156,012
14	Commercial Pilot	$226,710	$154,732
15	Neurologist	$222,120	$152,011
16	Natural Sciences Manager	$207,030	$142,198
17	Judge and Magistrate	$204,160	$140,267
18	IT Manager	$203,460	$139,796
19	Other Dental Specialist	$201,840	$138,706
20	General Pediatrician	$201,560	$138,517
21	Financial Manager	$199,110	$136,861
22	Psychiatrist	$194,070	$133,425
23	Engineering Manager	$180,640	$124,508
24	Marketing Manager	$180,040	$124,136
25	Public Relations Manager	$174,980	$121,000

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Every job with a median in New Jersey: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Radiologist	$482,700	$300,171	–
Other Surgeon	$437,890	$274,952	680
Pathologist	$355,970	$228,848	230
Orthopedic Surgeon	$341,430	$220,664	420
Emergency Medicine Physician	$315,340	$205,981	500
Chief Executive	$310,440	$203,223	2,430
Family Medicine Physician	$292,170	$192,941	3,050
Nurse Anesthetist	$291,350	$192,479	–
Pediatric Surgeon	$288,930	$191,117	–
Cardiologist	$286,540	$189,772	–
Other Physician	$285,010	$188,911	9,730
Professional Athlete	$253,870	$170,832	390
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$228,870	$156,012	740
Commercial Pilot	$226,710	$154,732	670
Neurologist	$222,120	$152,011	140
Natural Sciences Manager	$207,030	$142,198	10,040
Judge and Magistrate	$204,160	$140,267	920
IT Manager	$203,460	$139,796	34,470
Other Dental Specialist	$201,840	$138,706	290
General Pediatrician	$201,560	$138,517	1,280
Financial Manager	$199,110	$136,861	32,510
Psychiatrist	$194,070	$133,425	1,290
Engineering Manager	$180,640	$124,508	4,540
Marketing Manager	$180,040	$124,136	13,510
Public Relations Manager	$174,980	$121,000	2,420
Purchasing Manager	$174,520	$120,714	3,430
General and Operations Manager	$173,690	$120,200	53,000
Sales Manager	$173,020	$119,785	20,090
Human Resources Manager	$172,440	$119,425	6,400
General Dentist	$171,330	$118,737	2,980
Medical Dosimetrist	$170,650	$118,318	90
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$168,370	$116,914	950
Economist	$167,550	$116,409	280
Physician Assistant	$165,690	$115,264	4,790
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$165,390	$115,080	470
Physicist	$163,270	$113,775	470
Computer Network Architect	$162,350	$113,208	5,660
Other Manager	$161,510	$112,691	30,270
Lawyer	$161,430	$112,642	23,160
Training and Development Manager	$160,540	$112,094	1,540
Podiatrist	$160,300	$111,946	260
Veterinarian	$160,140	$111,848	1,910
Nurse Practitioner	$159,310	$111,337	9,950
Optometrist	$159,040	$111,171	1,380
Electronics Engineer	$158,730	$110,980	1,820
Personal Financial Advisor	$158,570	$110,881	9,300
Nurse Midwive	$153,970	$108,049	120
Industrial Production Manager	$147,260	$103,919	6,780
Health Services Manager	$145,650	$102,928	16,900
Administrative Services Manager	$144,460	$102,195	10,910
Police Supervisor	$142,990	$101,290	7,650
Computer Hardware Engineer	$142,880	$101,222	580
Actuary	$142,800	$101,173	1,260
Computer Research Scientist	$140,840	$99,967	1,580
Fundraising Manager	$140,500	$99,757	750
Sales Engineer	$139,010	$98,840	1,760
Construction Manager	$138,230	$98,360	6,910
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$137,920	$98,169	800
Pharmacist	$137,620	$97,984	9,420
K-12 Education Administrator	$137,440	$97,874	11,450
Software Developer	$135,940	$96,950	51,570
Law Professor	$135,760	$96,839	470
Data Scientist	$135,280	$96,544	6,430
Chiropractor	$134,990	$96,365	1,370
Information Security Analyst	$134,820	$96,261	4,860
Firefighting Supervisor	$133,210	$95,270	2,210
Other Engineer	$132,450	$94,802	4,540
Air Traffic Controller	$132,230	$94,666	190
Other Psychologist	$132,220	$94,660	370
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$131,930	$94,482	270
College Administrator	$131,570	$94,260	4,100
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$131,380	$94,143	50
Power Plant Operator	$131,370	$94,137	300
Technical Sales Representative	$131,360	$94,131	5,600
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$130,610	$93,669	9,120
Radiation Therapist	$129,460	$92,961	600
Medical Scientist	$129,280	$92,850	6,120
Financial Risk Specialist	$129,220	$92,813	2,760
Art Director	$129,200	$92,801	1,840
Administrative Law Judge	$128,320	$92,259	330
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$128,220	$92,198	330
Clinical Psychologist	$127,090	$91,502	2,700
Chemical Engineer	$126,760	$91,299	440
Hydrologist	$126,680	$91,250	–
Aerospace Engineer	$126,430	$91,096	3,400
Database Administrator	$125,860	$90,745	1,810
Electrical Engineer	$125,370	$90,443	2,940
Acupuncturist	$125,260	$90,376	240
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$124,280	$89,772	540
Facilities Manager	$124,110	$89,668	5,690
Project Management Specialist	$122,980	$88,972	28,300
Computer Systems Analyst	$122,890	$88,917	16,520
Music Director and Composer	$122,750	$88,830	210
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$122,620	$88,750	2,570
Technical Writer	$122,320	$88,566	1,550
Power Line Installer	$121,580	$88,106	1,310
Emergency Management Director	$120,990	$87,731	490
Database Architect	$120,790	$87,604	3,090
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$120,180	$87,216	60
Producer and Director	$119,840	$87,000	2,970
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$119,470	$86,765	6,550
Health and Safety Engineer	$119,370	$86,701	430
Audiologist	$119,230	$86,612	210
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$118,950	$86,434	240
Labor Relations Specialist	$118,370	$86,066	3,700
Ship Engineer	$118,310	$86,027	170
Statistician	$118,280	$86,008	880
Genetic Counselor	$117,750	$85,671	240
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$117,450	$85,481	1,340
Network and Systems Administrator	$116,420	$84,826	9,280
Detective	$116,300	$84,750	3,080
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$116,110	$84,629	–
Sound Engineering Technician	$115,190	$84,044	290
Carpet Installer	$115,180	$84,038	390
Biomedical Engineer	$114,680	$83,720	680
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$113,220	$82,792	1,060
Mechanical Engineer	$112,300	$82,207	4,180
Physical Therapist	$112,140	$82,106	9,750
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$111,600	$81,763	450
Real Estate Broker	$111,390	$81,629	1,290
Gas Plant Operator	$110,900	$81,318	190
Other Physical Scientist	$109,990	$80,739	590
Engineering Professor	$109,910	$80,688	1,270
Economics Professor	$109,880	$80,669	410
Epidemiologist	$109,760	$80,593	290
Financial and Investment Analyst	$108,610	$79,862	10,380
Other Computer Occupation	$108,310	$79,671	12,010
Lodging Manager	$107,720	$79,296	450
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$107,610	$79,226	330
Millwright	$107,540	$79,182	340
Dental Hygienist	$107,040	$78,864	7,230
Materials Engineer	$106,920	$78,788	260
Registered Nurse	$106,500	$78,521	92,680
Financial Examiner	$106,410	$78,464	2,190
Transit and Railroad Police	$106,290	$78,387	340
Management Analyst	$105,820	$78,089	22,080
Construction Supervisor	$105,510	$77,892	16,230
Aircraft Mechanic	$105,370	$77,803	1,900
Computer Programmer	$104,940	$77,529	3,930
Other Biological Scientist	$104,750	$77,409	540
Civil Engineer	$104,660	$77,351	6,900
Refinery Operator	$104,540	$77,275	420
Food Scientist and Technologist	$104,340	$77,148	630
MRI Technologist	$103,930	$76,887	1,250
Other Life Scientist	$103,890	$76,862	110
Industrial Engineer	$103,840	$76,830	6,870
Occupational Therapist	$103,410	$76,557	6,290
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$103,150	$76,392	3,370
Materials Scientist	$103,150	$76,392	440
Environmental Engineer	$102,630	$76,061	990
Telecom Line Installer	$102,090	$75,718	2,540
Fashion Designer	$101,610	$75,413	160
Speech-Language Pathologist	$101,560	$75,381	6,840
Funeral Home Manager	$101,520	$75,356	420
Gambling Manager	$101,470	$75,324	130
Other Social Scientist	$101,260	$75,190	350
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$101,100	$75,089	440
Credit Analyst	$100,940	$74,987	1,220
Other Treating Practitioner	$100,900	$74,962	470
Accountant and Auditor	$100,830	$74,917	42,250
Respiratory Therapist	$100,810	$74,904	3,350
Crane and Tower Operator	$100,640	$74,796	1,000
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$100,520	$74,720	–
Political Science Professor	$100,260	$74,555	650
Avionics Technician	$100,250	$74,548	260
Other Therapist	$100,250	$74,548	7,090
Compliance Officer	$100,000	$74,390	13,310
Real Estate Sales Agent	$99,990	$74,383	–
History Professor	$99,900	$74,326	780
Architect	$99,800	$74,262	2,390
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$99,450	$74,040	900
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$99,030	$73,773	10,370
Physics Professor	$98,920	$73,703	530
Other Financial Specialist	$98,630	$73,519	5,510
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$97,500	$72,801	480
Health Specialties Professor	$96,630	$72,248	2,960
Control and Valve Installer	$96,510	$72,171	1,000
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$96,420	$72,114	1,430
Budget Analyst	$96,250	$72,006	840
Insurance Underwriter	$96,220	$71,987	3,150
Instructional Coordinator	$96,090	$71,904	3,770
Microbiologist	$96,020	$71,860	790
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$95,690	$71,650	9,650
Survey Researcher	$95,580	$71,580	100
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$95,310	$71,409	2,170
Social and Community Service Manager	$95,290	$71,396	5,530
Web Developer	$95,180	$71,326	2,250
School Psychologist	$95,160	$71,313	2,130
Landscape Architect	$95,020	$71,224	360
Radiologic Technologist	$95,000	$71,212	6,320
Correctional Officer	$94,770	$71,065	7,570
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$94,280	$70,754	–
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$93,250	$70,099	12,180
Loan Officer	$92,920	$69,890	6,200
Sheet Metal Worker	$92,840	$69,839	2,790
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$92,680	$69,737	14,930
Police Officer	$92,610	$69,692	21,780
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$92,390	$69,553	1,190
Logistician	$92,280	$69,483	6,280
Marriage and Family Therapist	$92,150	$69,400	4,040
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$92,060	$69,343	1,720
Soil and Plant Scientist	$91,970	$69,286	130
Other Business Operations Specialist	$91,060	$68,707	34,210
Surgical Assistant	$90,710	$68,485	–
Occupational Safety Specialist	$90,610	$68,421	3,830
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$90,310	$68,231	1,230
Ship Captain and Mate	$90,310	$68,231	510
Internal Medicine Physician	$89,990	$68,027	2,920
Construction Equipment Operator	$89,660	$67,817	5,980
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$89,590	$67,773	2,260
Executive Assistant	$89,520	$67,728	11,690
Geoscientist	$88,500	$67,080	300
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$88,480	$67,067	170
Other Legal Support Worker	$88,210	$66,896	660
Market Research Analyst	$88,190	$66,883	22,990
Lighting Technician	$87,550	$66,476	340
Other Engineering Technician	$87,450	$66,413	880
Network Support Specialist	$87,440	$66,406	3,370
Commercial Diver	$86,920	$66,076	–
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$86,820	$66,012	330
Paramedic	$86,630	$65,892	540
Locomotive Engineer	$86,550	$65,841	830
Farmer and Rancher	$86,380	$65,733	–
Urban and Regional Planner	$86,280	$65,669	790
Electrical Engineering Technician	$85,510	$65,180	2,250
Other Artist and Related Worker	$85,500	$65,173	–
Other Professor	$85,260	$65,021	1,040
Business Professor	$85,250	$65,014	3,190
Library Science Professor	$85,130	$64,938	120
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$85,040	$64,881	3,150
Chemist	$84,450	$64,506	5,280
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$84,450	$64,506	2,870
Firefighter	$84,130	$64,303	7,500
High School Special Education Teacher	$83,770	$64,074	7,520
High School Vocational Teacher	$83,770	$64,074	2,320
Architecture Professor	$83,620	$63,978	330
Mechanical Drafter	$83,380	$63,826	690
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$83,030	$63,603	90
Signal and Track Switch Repairer	$82,990	$63,578	260
Anthropology Professor	$82,910	$63,527	190
Environmental Science Professor	$82,890	$63,514	350
Film and Video Editor	$82,890	$63,514	620
Property and Real Estate Manager	$82,850	$63,489	7,110
Cardiovascular Technologist	$82,710	$63,400	2,440
Healthcare Social Worker	$82,690	$63,387	4,310
Financial Services Sales Agent	$82,420	$63,216	15,230
Boilermaker	$82,410	$63,209	280
High School Teacher	$82,200	$63,076	38,140
Rigger	$82,130	$63,031	200
Construction Inspector	$81,760	$62,796	5,950
Editor	$81,680	$62,745	2,120
Insurance Sales Agent	$81,640	$62,720	11,370
Chemistry Professor	$81,600	$62,695	750
Writer and Author	$81,590	$62,688	1,180
Computer Science Professor	$81,500	$62,631	1,440
Talent and Sports Agent	$81,190	$62,434	170
Production Supervisor	$81,110	$62,383	15,040
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$81,100	$62,377	1,350
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$80,930	$62,269	300
Psychology Professor	$80,790	$62,180	1,630
Human Resources Specialist	$80,690	$62,116	21,690
Mathematical Science Professor	$80,660	$62,097	1,660
Cost Estimator	$80,570	$62,040	5,240
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$80,310	$61,875	740
Probation Officer	$80,280	$61,856	2,890
Public Relations Specialist	$80,130	$61,760	4,980
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$80,100	$61,741	3,300
Other Education Administrator	$79,980	$61,665	1,110
Biological Science Professor	$79,540	$61,385	1,570
Wholesale Sales Representative	$79,410	$61,303	34,360
Environmental Scientist	$79,210	$61,175	3,150
Services Sales Representative	$79,200	$61,169	44,980
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$79,110	$61,112	5,660
Foreign Language Professor	$79,060	$61,080	850
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$78,950	$61,010	1,880
Pipelayer	$78,830	$60,934	400
Middle School Teacher	$78,770	$60,896	23,650
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$78,770	$60,896	2,900
English Professor	$78,760	$60,889	1,950
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$78,760	$60,889	2,500
Rail Car Repairer	$78,750	$60,883	410
Geography Professor	$78,540	$60,750	50
Physical Therapist Assistant	$78,440	$60,686	1,810
Librarian	$78,380	$60,648	4,100
Sociology Professor	$78,350	$60,629	550
Plumber	$78,240	$60,559	8,750
Elementary School Teacher	$78,200	$60,533	40,300
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$78,180	$60,521	3,520
Food Service Manager	$78,020	$60,419	6,360
Telecom Equipment Installer	$78,000	$60,406	2,690
Earth Driller	$77,950	$60,375	400
School and Career Counselor	$77,910	$60,349	8,190
Other Drafter	$77,840	$60,305	350
Curator	$77,800	$60,279	120
Communications Professor	$77,780	$60,267	1,380
Education Professor	$77,600	$60,152	2,580
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$77,600	$60,152	240
Social Work Professor	$77,570	$60,133	450
Other Personal Service Manager	$77,350	$59,993	170
Electrician	$77,250	$59,930	13,520
Surgical Technologist	$77,200	$59,898	2,780
Fundraiser	$77,170	$59,879	1,950
Surveyor	$77,160	$59,872	900
Historian	$77,080	$59,822	130
Calibration Technician	$77,040	$59,796	390
Training and Development Specialist	$77,020	$59,783	9,210
Brickmason and Blockmason	$77,010	$59,777	520
Nursing Professor	$76,980	$59,758	2,000
Coach and Scout	$76,700	$59,580	5,670
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$76,660	$59,555	11,610
Office Supervisor	$76,640	$59,542	55,210
Other Social Worker	$76,640	$59,542	640
Roofer	$76,600	$59,517	1,860
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$76,570	$59,497	720
Stationary Engineer	$76,560	$59,491	1,400
Set and Exhibit Designer	$76,380	$59,377	220
Child and Family Social Worker	$76,280	$59,313	7,360
Athletic Trainer	$76,210	$59,269	890
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$75,930	$59,090	590
Hearing Aid Specialist	$75,720	$58,955	470
Licensed Practical Nurse	$75,160	$58,594	17,410
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$75,080	$58,543	1,340
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$75,020	$58,504	150
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$74,980	$58,478	1,290
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$74,960	$58,465	1,080
Brokerage Clerk	$74,830	$58,382	3,260
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$74,760	$58,337	8,380
Other Sales and Related Worker	$74,520	$58,182	4,190
Tool and Die Maker	$74,460	$58,143	540
HVAC Technician	$74,450	$58,137	10,330
Transportation Security Screener	$74,400	$58,105	1,200
Chef and Head Cook	$74,280	$58,027	9,100
Kindergarten Teacher	$74,210	$57,982	5,370
Railroad Brake and Signal Operator	$74,160	$57,950	70
Interior Designer	$74,020	$57,860	1,670
Graphic Designer	$73,790	$57,712	5,670
Health Education Specialist	$73,740	$57,680	1,420
Other Teacher	$73,590	$57,583	1,720
Other Counselor	$73,360	$57,435	810
Fish and Game Warden	$72,920	$57,151	90
Industrial Engineering Technician	$72,890	$57,132	920
Event Planner	$72,780	$57,061	2,160
Dispensing Optician	$72,460	$56,855	2,010
Vocational Instructor	$72,440	$56,842	2,590
Diesel Mechanic	$72,340	$56,778	8,160
Metal and Plastic Model Maker	$72,340	$56,778	70
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$71,940	$56,520	–
Motorboat Mechanic	$71,880	$56,482	250
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$71,880	$56,482	520
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$71,800	$56,430	40
Criminal Justice Professor	$71,610	$56,308	530
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$71,500	$56,237	12,010
Other Special Education Teacher	$71,110	$55,986	610
Audio and Video Technician	$71,040	$55,941	2,280
Rail Yard Engineer	$71,030	$55,934	130
Glazier	$70,890	$55,844	820
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$70,800	$55,786	190
Civil Engineering Technician	$70,650	$55,689	760
CNC Programmer	$70,460	$55,567	520
Other Media Equipment Worker	$70,280	$55,451	490
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$69,990	$55,264	50
Other Plant and System Operator	$69,970	$55,252	290
Advertising Sales Agent	$69,620	$55,026	2,110
Statistical Assistant	$69,480	$54,936	110
Other Transportation Worker	$69,220	$54,768	160
Mortician and Funeral Director	$69,110	$54,698	580
Subway and Streetcar Operator	$68,970	$54,607	140
Landscaping Supervisor	$68,580	$54,356	2,830
Medical Equipment Repairer	$68,460	$54,279	2,400
Clinical Lab Technologist	$68,450	$54,273	7,000
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$68,280	$54,163	–
Transportation Supervisor	$67,980	$53,970	25,110
Archivist	$67,900	$53,918	70
Umpire and Referee	$67,600	$53,725	420
Mechanical Door Repairer	$67,150	$53,435	1,290
Occupational Safety Technician	$66,930	$53,294	270
Other Media Worker	$66,830	$53,229	480
Mental Health Social Worker	$66,590	$53,075	2,420
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$66,540	$53,042	230
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$66,230	$52,816	140
Stonemason	$66,210	$52,801	–
Biological Technician	$66,040	$52,674	1,290
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$65,900	$52,570	520
Religious Education Director	$65,730	$52,444	–
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$65,590	$52,340	60
Clergy	$65,500	$52,273	1,460
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$65,330	$52,146	1,060
Hydrologic Technician	$65,190	$52,042	40
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$65,180	$52,035	260
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$65,150	$52,012	–
Pump Operator	$64,990	$51,893	310
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$64,890	$51,819	120
Other Material Moving Worker	$64,870	$51,804	390
Exercise Physiologist	$64,680	$51,663	130
Septic Tank Servicer	$64,650	$51,640	220
IT Support Specialist	$64,470	$51,506	18,200
Postal Service Clerk	$64,290	$51,372	2,230
Traffic Technician	$64,240	$51,335	110
Gambling Services Supervisor	$64,210	$51,313	1,120
Construction Laborer	$64,060	$51,201	23,590
Conservation Scientist	$64,020	$51,171	500
Carpenter	$64,010	$51,164	14,230
Dredge Operator	$63,810	$51,015	30
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$63,570	$50,837	47,980
Other Social Sciences Professor	$63,250	$50,599	130
Forensic Science Technician	$63,220	$50,576	60
Machinist	$63,190	$50,554	3,210
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$63,140	$50,517	2,740
Legal Secretary	$63,080	$50,472	4,160
Utilities Meter Reader	$63,030	$50,435	870
Desktop Publisher	$63,020	$50,427	100
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$62,960	$50,383	2,280
Mental Health Counselor	$62,820	$50,279	14,210
Social Science Research Assistant	$62,760	$50,234	370
Production and Planning Clerk	$62,710	$50,197	9,410
Auto Body Repairer	$62,400	$49,966	3,720
Tile and Stone Setter	$62,370	$49,944	460
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$62,300	$49,892	260
Health Information Technologist	$61,940	$49,624	1,680
Title Examiner	$61,930	$49,616	550
Other Social Service Specialist	$61,910	$49,601	3,860
Security Supervisor	$61,590	$49,363	2,200
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$61,410	$49,229	2,390
Other Mathematical Scientist	$61,400	$49,222	50
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$61,140	$49,029	6,420
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$61,130	$49,021	10,160
Travel Agent	$61,090	$48,991	1,660
Auto Glass Installer	$61,040	$48,954	–
RV Service Technician	$60,760	$48,746	90
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$60,750	$48,738	100
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$60,750	$48,738	4,290
Environmental Engineering Technician	$60,740	$48,731	400
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$60,720	$48,716	750
Postal Mail Sorter	$60,530	$48,575	3,660
Model	$60,520	$48,567	–
Recreational Therapist	$60,400	$48,478	430
Camera Equipment Repairer	$60,290	$48,396	40
Cargo and Freight Agent	$60,210	$48,337	4,280
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$60,100	$48,255	1,290
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$60,040	$48,210	200
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$59,870	$48,084	11,350
Floor Layer	$59,840	$48,061	700
News Reporter and Journalist	$59,830	$48,054	500
Insurance Claims Clerk	$59,810	$48,039	5,000
Vending Machine Repairer	$59,770	$48,009	550
Jeweler	$59,480	$47,793	780
Other Designer	$59,470	$47,786	550
Welder	$59,440	$47,764	3,730
Motorcycle Mechanic	$59,430	$47,756	260
School Bus Driver	$59,430	$47,756	13,670
Credit Authorizer	$59,400	$47,734	600
Construction Painter	$59,250	$47,622	4,110
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$59,240	$47,615	4,010
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$59,170	$47,563	–
Interpreter and Translator	$58,970	$47,414	870
Judicial Law Clerk	$58,890	$47,354	530
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$58,760	$47,258	3,620
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$58,730	$47,235	200
Chemical Technician	$58,580	$47,124	2,730
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$58,300	$46,915	37,550
Other Health Technician	$58,300	$46,915	5,830
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$58,240	$46,871	2,890
Separating Machine Operator	$58,140	$46,796	930
Etcher and Engraver	$58,000	$46,692	60
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$57,920	$46,633	310
Other Financial Clerk	$57,920	$46,633	1,940
Farm and Home Management Educator	$57,810	$46,551	–
Mixing Machine Operator	$57,810	$46,551	2,050
Terrazzo Worker and Finisher	$57,550	$46,357	100
Other Woodworker	$57,490	$46,313	–
Procurement Clerk	$57,460	$46,290	2,370
Forest Fire Inspector	$57,380	$46,231	140
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$57,330	$46,194	2,190
Retail Sales Supervisor	$57,320	$46,186	31,160
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$57,240	$46,127	270
New Accounts Clerk	$57,240	$46,127	230
Credit Counselor	$57,180	$46,082	530
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$57,000	$45,948	480
Prepress Technician and Worker	$56,840	$45,829	880
Food Science Technician	$56,730	$45,747	590
Proofreader and Copy Marker	$56,700	$45,725	160
Fence Erector	$56,690	$45,718	910
Auto Mechanic	$56,610	$45,658	17,640
Chemical Equipment Operator	$56,500	$45,576	8,560
Other Science Technician	$55,980	$45,189	2,140
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$55,900	$45,130	2,250
Other Information and Record Clerk	$55,830	$45,078	3,150
Community Health Worker	$55,790	$45,048	1,330
Structural Metal Fabricator	$55,650	$44,944	1,540
Home Appliance Repairer	$55,450	$44,795	1,200
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$55,210	$44,616	330
Housekeeping Supervisor	$55,170	$44,587	5,600
Other Protective Service Worker	$54,950	$44,423	3,520
Barber	$54,850	$44,348	–
General Maintenance Worker	$54,810	$44,319	37,350
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$54,720	$44,252	860
Private Detective and Investigator	$54,710	$44,244	410
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$54,630	$44,185	4,330
Dispatcher	$54,590	$44,155	6,420
Other Education Worker	$54,550	$44,125	750
Human Resources Assistant	$54,410	$44,021	4,000
Agricultural Technician	$54,370	$43,991	–
Personal Service Supervisor	$54,330	$43,962	4,640
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$54,260	$43,910	3,390
CNC Machine Operator	$54,100	$43,790	1,770
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$54,080	$43,776	680
Psychiatric Technician	$54,040	$43,746	2,520
Extraction Worker Helper	$53,820	$43,582	–
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$53,780	$43,552	13,380
Court and Municipal Clerk	$53,700	$43,493	5,710
Welding Machine Operator	$53,680	$43,478	510
Emergency Medical Technician	$53,610	$43,426	6,120
Family and Consumer Sciences Professor	$53,250	$43,158	80
Insulation Worker	$52,750	$42,786	820
Bill and Account Collector	$52,510	$42,607	3,310
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$52,440	$42,555	300
Medical Appliance Technician	$52,400	$42,526	310
Recreation Supervisor	$52,360	$42,496	3,530
Environmental Science Technician	$52,190	$42,369	830
Painting and Coating Worker	$52,160	$42,347	90
Animal Control Worker	$52,050	$42,265	260
Small Engine Mechanic	$52,000	$42,228	660
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$51,760	$42,049	790
Billing and Posting Clerk	$51,750	$42,042	14,910
Highway Maintenance Worker	$51,720	$42,020	4,850
Freezing Equipment Operator	$51,460	$41,826	100
Eligibility Interviewer	$51,380	$41,767	920
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$51,180	$41,618	750
Other Office Support Worker	$51,120	$41,573	2,760
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$50,910	$41,417	140
Conveyor Operator	$50,750	$41,298	210
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$50,680	$41,246	1,790
Milling Machine Operator	$50,530	$41,134	190
Actor	$50,523	$41,129	470
Paving Equipment Operator	$50,500	$41,112	840
Printing Press Operator	$50,430	$41,060	4,180
Medical Equipment Preparer	$50,280	$40,948	2,440
Administrative Assistant	$50,260	$40,933	65,960
Medical Records Specialist	$50,240	$40,918	4,450
Massage Therapist	$50,150	$40,851	2,890
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$49,920	$40,680	3,970
Rehabilitation Counselor	$49,730	$40,539	1,630
Woodworking Machine Operator	$49,680	$40,502	410
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$49,640	$40,472	440
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$49,600	$40,442	2,640
Word Processor and Typist	$49,520	$40,383	3,560
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$49,470	$40,346	–
Dental Assistant	$49,390	$40,286	9,990
Bicycle Repairer	$49,260	$40,189	240
Transportation Inspector	$49,250	$40,182	930
Quality Control Inspector	$49,140	$40,100	12,280
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$49,050	$40,033	4,150
Veterinary Technician	$49,050	$40,033	2,910
Counter and Rental Clerk	$48,900	$39,921	9,540
Library Technician	$48,840	$39,877	1,060
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$48,780	$39,832	650
Pest Control Worker	$48,780	$39,832	2,270
Medical Secretary	$48,660	$39,743	20,980
Phlebotomist	$48,650	$39,735	5,230
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$48,620	$39,713	270
Cutting Machine Operator	$48,600	$39,698	1,040
General Office Clerk	$48,570	$39,676	65,130
Correspondence Clerk	$48,510	$39,631	40
Food Service Supervisor	$48,420	$39,564	27,750
Social and Human Service Assistant	$48,420	$39,564	17,270
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$48,330	$39,497	200
Sports Book Writer and Runner	$48,260	$39,445	90
Preschool Teacher	$48,220	$39,415	16,190
Lathe Operator	$48,180	$39,386	190
Drilling Machine Operator	$47,870	$39,155	70
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$47,840	$39,133	300
Customer Service Representative	$47,740	$39,058	59,690
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$47,640	$38,984	1,380
Mason Helper	$47,480	$38,865	70
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$47,420	$38,820	–
Interviewer	$47,380	$38,790	4,170
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$47,360	$38,776	620
Dental Laboratory Technician	$47,270	$38,709	780
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$47,230	$38,679	100
Medical Assistant	$47,210	$38,664	20,330
Teller	$47,210	$38,664	10,270
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$47,080	$38,567	1,880
Rolling Machine Operator	$46,980	$38,493	250
Nursing Assistant	$46,830	$38,381	32,400
Light Truck Driver	$46,820	$38,374	33,900
Shoe and Leather Worker	$46,790	$38,351	230
Animal Trainer	$46,690	$38,277	480
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$46,690	$38,277	560
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$46,600	$38,210	1,640
Order Clerk	$46,270	$37,965	2,640
Aircraft Service Attendant	$46,210	$37,920	920
Veterinary Assistant	$46,160	$37,883	3,270
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$46,100	$37,838	21,790
Other Cook	$46,080	$37,823	280
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$45,950	$37,726	3,210
Skincare Specialist	$45,870	$37,667	2,660
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$45,800	$37,615	6,300
Psychiatric Aide	$45,780	$37,600	2,060
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$45,680	$37,526	1,950
Parts Salesperson	$45,510	$37,399	4,810
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$45,440	$37,347	29,440
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$45,230	$37,191	1,050
Floral Designer	$45,190	$37,161	1,020
Costume Attendant	$45,010	$37,027	100
Waiter and Waitress	$44,960	$36,990	55,800
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$44,890	$36,938	850
Driver/Sales Worker	$44,720	$36,812	9,720
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$44,630	$36,745	80
Electrician Helper	$44,550	$36,686	1,670
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$44,520	$36,664	7,490
Occupational Therapy Aide	$44,470	$36,627	–
Grinding Machine Operator	$44,450	$36,612	860
Tire Repairer and Changer	$44,440	$36,604	2,290
File Clerk	$44,400	$36,575	2,310
Door-to-Door Sales Worker	$44,370	$36,553	–
Plumber Helper	$44,360	$36,545	760
Pesticide Applicator	$44,330	$36,523	320
Motorboat Operator	$44,150	$36,390	40
Carpenter Helper	$44,040	$36,309	840
Bartender	$44,020	$36,294	16,260
Parking Enforcement Worker	$43,920	$36,220	470
Residential Advisor	$43,880	$36,190	1,630
Hand Packer and Packager	$43,840	$36,161	71,260
Museum Technician and Conservator	$43,780	$36,116	110
Substitute Teacher	$43,780	$36,116	17,100
Mail Clerk	$43,700	$36,057	2,210
Bailiff	$43,690	$36,050	50
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$43,600	$35,983	590
Other Religious Worker	$43,480	$35,894	560
Tax Preparer	$43,420	$35,850	3,220
Photo Processing Worker	$43,300	$35,761	110
Tailor and Dressmaker	$43,150	$35,650	350
Roofer Helper	$42,670	$35,295	–
Upholsterer	$42,640	$35,273	410
Airfield Operations Specialist	$42,480	$35,154	–
Data Entry Keyer	$42,470	$35,147	4,940
Tutor	$42,270	$34,999	5,270
Telephone Operator	$41,960	$34,770	190
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$41,660	$34,548	70
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$41,650	$34,540	42,060
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$41,600	$34,503	7,270
Forest and Conservation Worker	$41,600	$34,503	40
Agricultural Inspector	$41,520	$34,444	60
Gambling Cage Worker	$41,430	$34,378	360
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$41,390	$34,348	3,090
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$41,360	$34,326	30,470
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$41,230	$34,230	3,050
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$41,080	$34,119	570
Other Construction Helper	$41,080	$34,119	420
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$41,070	$34,111	170
Courier and Messenger	$40,870	$33,961	2,100
Plating Machine Operator	$40,800	$33,908	380
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$40,780	$33,892	120
Short Order Cook	$40,720	$33,847	850
Dietetic Technician	$40,530	$33,702	400
Photographer	$40,520	$33,695	1,460
Switchboard Operator	$40,430	$33,626	660
Packaging Machine Operator	$40,280	$33,512	9,810
Other Production Worker	$40,000	$33,300	5,310
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$39,950	$33,261	2,450
Library Assistant	$39,780	$33,132	3,120
Passenger Attendant	$39,760	$33,117	640
Pharmacy Technician	$39,610	$33,003	14,020
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$39,540	$32,950	97,230
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$39,470	$32,897	9,330
Telemarketer	$39,370	$32,821	410
Office Machine Operator	$39,360	$32,813	1,570
Production Helper	$39,290	$32,760	4,450
Other Personal Care Worker	$39,210	$32,699	1,440
Other Entertainer and Performer	$39,062	$32,587	110
Medical Transcriptionist	$39,020	$32,555	1,710
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$38,960	$32,509	250
Security Guard	$38,880	$32,448	41,540
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$38,780	$32,372	2,780
Orderly	$38,670	$32,289	2,640
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$38,540	$32,190	4,610
Restaurant Cook	$38,460	$32,129	28,800
Food Batchmaker	$38,250	$31,969	3,640
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$38,200	$31,931	5,120
Hotel Desk Clerk	$38,110	$31,863	5,000
Maid and Housekeeper	$37,980	$31,764	18,360
Garment Presser	$37,920	$31,719	870
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$37,880	$31,688	–
Gambling Booth Cashier	$37,850	$31,665	340
Concierge	$37,740	$31,582	2,650
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$37,710	$31,559	2,430
Furniture Finisher	$37,690	$31,544	260
Other Entertainment Attendant	$37,690	$31,544	280
Janitor	$37,630	$31,498	67,660
Miscellaneous Assembler	$37,620	$31,491	22,270
Other Textile Worker	$37,410	$31,331	590
Teaching Assistant	$37,290	$31,240	55,580
Stocker and Order Filler	$37,250	$31,209	64,070
Funeral Attendant	$37,240	$31,202	540
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$37,180	$31,156	430
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$37,140	$31,126	630
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$37,090	$31,088	9,930
Home Health Aide	$37,090	$31,088	117,080
Baker	$36,960	$30,989	8,110
Recreation Worker	$36,880	$30,928	7,550
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator	$36,850	$30,905	60
Locker Room Attendant	$36,650	$30,753	300
Tour and Travel Guide	$36,640	$30,746	390
Pharmacy Aide	$36,590	$30,708	1,020
Textile Dyeing Machine Operator	$36,570	$30,693	140
Retail Salesperson	$36,520	$30,655	72,530
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$36,420	$30,579	1,550
Hand Sewer	$36,400	$30,563	40
Childcare Worker	$36,390	$30,556	25,070
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$36,390	$30,556	11,400
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$36,370	$30,541	11,520
Other Food Service Worker	$36,290	$30,480	3,780
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$36,170	$30,389	170
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$36,150	$30,373	15,500
Sewing Machine Operator	$36,130	$30,358	2,750
School Bus Monitor	$36,100	$30,335	6,100
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$36,050	$30,297	6,110
Usher and Ticket Taker	$35,990	$30,252	3,030
Dishwasher	$35,900	$30,182	7,450
Animal Caretaker	$35,850	$30,143	5,890
Forging Machine Operator	$35,630	$29,972	–
Food Preparation Worker	$35,540	$29,902	24,730
Automotive Service Attendant	$35,350	$29,754	11,050
Parking Attendant	$35,100	$29,560	5,110
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$34,930	$29,427	–
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$34,760	$29,295	5,460
Other Food Processing Worker	$34,670	$29,225	940
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$34,600	$29,171	380
Cashier	$34,590	$29,163	107,680
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$34,500	$29,093	14,060
Physical Therapist Aide	$34,430	$29,039	2,230
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$34,170	$28,836	16,490
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$34,150	$28,821	93,730
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$34,050	$28,743	9,420
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$33,790	$28,541	–
Shampooer	$33,180	$28,067	690
Gambling Dealer	$33,000	$27,927	3,030
Fast Food Cook	$32,220	$27,320	3,440

Best take-home first. Jobs with no New Jersey median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Questions about pay in New Jersey

What is the highest-paying job in New Jersey?

Radiologist, with a median of $482,700 in New Jersey (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $300,171 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and New Jersey tax.

What is the most common job in New Jersey?

Home Health Aide: about 117,080 people in New Jersey, with a median of $37,090.

How much do you take home on the median New Jersey salary?

The median pay for all jobs in New Jersey is $58,570 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $47,116 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and New Jersey tax.

Which job pays more in New Jersey than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in New Jersey, structural iron and steel worker pays furthest above its US median: $113,220 here, 80% more than the national $62,780.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in New Jersey. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.