Jobs in New Jersey — Pay & Openings by City
7,504,860 professionals employed across 2 major New Jersey metro areas (BLS OEWS May 2025). Average salary: $59,484/yr. Top hiring industry: Healthcare.
Last updated: 2026-07-23
Top Industries in New Jersey
Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, Government, Education are the largest employment sectors in New Jersey.
The highest-paying role statewide is typically Operations Manager.
Jobs in New Jersey by City
Every metro below shows the average median pay and total employment across the 46 roles we track from BLS OEWS May 2025 data, plus links to the biggest role hubs by employment.
| City | Avg Median Pay | People Employed | Biggest Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | $59,484 | 3,752,430 | Home Health Aide jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs · Registered Nurse jobs |
| Jersey City | $59,484 | 3,752,430 | Home Health Aide jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs · Registered Nurse jobs |
This hub links 6 role hubs across 2 New Jersey metros. Employment = BLS OEWS May 2025, not live openings.
Top-Paying Roles in New Jersey
State averages across the New Jersey metros above. Each linked guide breaks the number down city by city and links to live openings you can apply to.
| Role | New Jersey Average Median |
|---|---|
| Operations Manager salary guide | $157,000 |
| Registered Nurse salary guide | $119,720 |
| Dental Hygienist salary guide | $109,720 |
| Sales Representative salary guide | $93,750 |
| Logistics Coordinator salary guide | $92,540 |
| Electrician salary guide | $79,020 |
| Plumber salary guide | $78,610 |
| Bus Driver salary guide | $78,130 |
| HVAC Technician salary guide | $77,990 |
| Diesel Mechanic salary guide | $75,780 |
| Carpenter salary guide | $74,300 |
| Warehouse Supervisor salary guide | $71,510 |
| Truck Driver salary guide | $65,040 |
| Welder salary guide | $61,680 |
| Painter salary guide | $61,420 |
15 of these roles have full salary guides. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.