These are the occupations with the highest median wages as of May 2023 (the latest wage data available). You can view this list for any state by changing the location.
We found 741 occupations in New Jersey.
741
|
Rank
|
Occupation
|
2023 Median Wages
|
Typical Education
|
|
Employment column one
Hourly
|
Employment column two
Annual
|
|
41
|
|
|
$70.53
|
$146,700
|
Doctoral or professional degree
|
|
42
|
|
|
$69.55
|
$144,700
|
Bachelor's degree
|
|
43
|
|
|
$68.73
|
$143,000
|
Master's degree
|
|
44
|
|
|
$68.66
|
$142,800
|
Bachelor's degree
|
|
45
|
|
|
$67.76
|
$140,900
|
Bachelor's degree
|
|
46
|
|
|
N/A
|
$138,300
|
Doctoral or professional degree
|
|
47
|
|
|
$65.93
|
$137,100
|
High school diploma or equivalent
|
|
47
|
|
|
$65.91
|
$137,100
|
Master's degree
|
|
49
|
|
|
$65.25
|
$135,700
|
Bachelor's degree
|
|
50
|
|
|
$64.88
|
$134,900
|
Bachelor's degree
|
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