Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in New Jersey
736 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in New Jersey belongs to Cooks, Fast Food, at $32,220 per year. The highest is $482,700.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooks, Fast Food | $32,220 | 3,440 | |
| 2 | Gambling Dealers | $33,000 | 3,030 | |
| 3 | Shampooers | $33,180 | 690 | |
| 4 | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | $33,790 | — | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,050 | 9,420 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,150 | 93,730 | |
| 7 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,170 | 16,490 | |
| 8 | Physical Therapist Aides | $34,430 | 2,230 | |
| 9 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $34,500 | 14,060 | |
| 10 | Cashiers | $34,590 | 107,680 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | $482,700 | — |
| Surgeons, All Other | $437,890 | 680 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $355,970 | 230 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $341,430 | 420 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $315,340 | 500 |
| Chief Executives | $310,440 | 2,430 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $292,170 | 3,050 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $291,350 | — |
| Pediatric Surgeons | $288,930 | — |
| Cardiologists | $286,540 | — |
| Physicians, All Other | $285,010 | 9,730 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $253,870 | 390 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $228,870 | 740 |
| Commercial Pilots | $226,710 | 670 |
| Neurologists | $222,120 | 140 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $207,030 | 10,040 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $204,160 | 920 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $203,460 | 34,470 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $201,840 | 290 |
| Pediatricians, General | $201,560 | 1,280 |
| Financial Managers | $199,110 | 32,510 |
| Psychiatrists | $194,070 | 1,290 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $180,640 | 4,540 |
| Marketing Managers | $180,040 | 13,510 |
| Public Relations Managers | $174,980 | 2,420 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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