SOC 33-1099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other — New Jersey
New Jersey · 1 metro areas compared
At $54,720, this is one of the lower medians recorded for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other, 28.4% beneath the national figure of $76,400.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $54,720, this is one of the lower medians recorded for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other, 28.4% beneath the national figure of $76,400. Pay ranges from under $42,630 at the tenth percentile to more than $101,650 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,760 to $87,130.
Employment stands at 860, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. New Jersey ranks number 48th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Atlantic City records the highest median at $56,160. Of the 736 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 496th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,630 | −44.2% |
| 25th | $45,760 | −40.1% |
| Median (50th) | $54,720 | −28.4% |
| 75th | $87,130 | +14.0% |
| 90th | $101,650 | +33.0% |
| Mean | $66,540 | −12.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Jersey
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic City | $56,160 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Jersey run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $54,720 buys what $50,294 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 34.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,294US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,720 a year, 28.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,630 to $101,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 860 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 48th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlantic City, at $56,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other in New Jersey?
The median annual wage is $54,720, or $26.31 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,400, so pay in New Jersey is 28.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New Jersey earns more than $101,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,630 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlantic City, at $56,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 860 jobs in this occupation in New Jersey. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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