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July 3, 2019
New Jersey Occupational Statistics- Total Employees in the State: 4,050,180
- 1 Year Change in Employment: -354,270 (-8.0%)
- Average Annual Pay in the State: $58,181
- 1 Year Change in Annual Pay: $6,332 (12.2%)
Occupation Categories
There are 4,050,180 employed workers in New Jersey. The occupation with the greatest number of workers is Office and Administrative Support Occupations, which employs 644,040 people. This represents 15.9% of all workers in the state. The next 2 occupations that have the most workers are Sales and Related Occupations and Transportation and Material Moving Occupations, which employ 408,780 and 379,840 respectively.
| Occupation Category | # Employees | % of State |
|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 644,040 | 15.9% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 408,780 | 10.1% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 379,840 | 9.4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 307,540 | 7.6% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | 292,700 | 7.2% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 238,750 | 5.9% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 236,330 | 5.8% |
| Management Occupations | 208,980 | 5.2% |
| Production Occupations | 171,360 | 4.2% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 158,300 | 3.9% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 144,240 | 3.6% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | 137,090 | 3.4% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 126,130 | 3.1% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 121,810 | 3.0% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 121,250 | 3.0% |
| Protective Service Occupations | 109,980 | 2.7% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 69,550 | 1.7% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 51,020 | 1.3% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | 47,900 | 1.2% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | 37,160 | 0.9% |
| Legal Occupations | 33,750 | 0.8% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | 3,680 | 0.1% |
Occupation Changes Since Last Year
The occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers is
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations, which currently employs 379,840 people. In the last year, the number of workers has increased from 354,270 an increase of 25,570 or 7.2%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Management Occupations and
Business and Financial Operations Occupations, which increased 5,130 and 4,930 respectively.
The occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Office and Administrative Support Occupations, which currently employs 644,040 people. In the last year, the number of workers has decreased from 652,000 or 1.2%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Education Training and Library Occupations and
Production Occupations, which decreased 7,250 and 4,850 respectively.
Occupation Changes Since 2009
The occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers, since the recession ended in 2009, is
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations, which currently employs 379,840 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has increased from 285,240 an increase of 94,600 or 33.2%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations and
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations, which increased 39,760 and 39,490 respectively.
The occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Office and Administrative Support Occupations, which currently employs 644,040 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has decreased from 708,740 or 9.1%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Production Occupations and
Architecture and Engineering Occupations, which decreased 17,240 and 5,690 respectively.
| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | 3,680 | 72.8% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 379,840 | 33.2% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 158,300 | 29.3% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 236,330 | 20.1% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 238,750 | 17.9% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | 47,900 | 16.7% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 69,550 | 15.8% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 307,540 | 14.8% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 144,240 | 6.4% |
| Legal Occupations | 33,750 | 6.4% |
| Protective Service Occupations | 109,980 | 6.0% |
| Management Occupations | 208,980 | 3.7% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | 292,700 | 2.5% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 121,810 | 1.9% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | 137,090 | 1.4% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 121,250 | 0.4% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 408,780 | -1.0% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 126,130 | -3.6% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 644,040 | -9.1% |
| Production Occupations | 171,360 | -9.1% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | 37,160 | -9.5% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 51,020 | -10.0% |
Detailed Occupations
The detailed occupation with the greatest number of workers is
Laborers and Freight Stock and Material Movers Hand, which employs 141,660 people. This represents 3.5% of all workers in the state. The next 2 occupations that have the most workers are
Retail Salespersons and
Cashiers, which employ 131,210 and 99,360 respectively.
The Top 10 Occupations in New Jersey are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % of State |
|---|
| Laborers and Freight Stock and Material Movers Hand | 141,660 | 3.5% |
| Retail Salespersons | 131,210 | 3.2% |
| Cashiers | 99,360 | 2.5% |
| Registered Nurses | 79,530 | 2.0% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 68,260 | 1.7% |
| Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 68,040 | 1.7% |
| Office Clerks General | 67,480 | 1.7% |
| Janitors and Cleaners Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 67,380 | 1.7% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Except Legal Medical and Executive | 62,790 | 1.6% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 58,820 | 1.5% |
Detailed Occupations Since 2009
The detailed occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers is
Laborers and Freight Stock and Material Movers Hand, which currently employs 141,660 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has increased from 74,690 an increase of 66,970 or 89.7%. The next 2 detailed occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Counter Attendants Cafeteria Food Concession and Coffee Shop and
Social and Human Service Assistants, which increased 21,610 and 17,520 respectively.
The detailed occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Including Fast Food, which currently employs 45,320 people. In the last year, the number of workers has decreased from 59,490 or 23.8%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Secondary School Teachers Except Special and Career/Technical Education and
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Except Legal Medical and Executive, which decreased 9,870 and 9,690 respectively.
The Top 10 Detailed Occupations With The Largest Increase Since 2009 are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Radio Cellular and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | 490 | 716.7% |
| Dancers | 340 | 385.7% |
| Protective Service Workers All Other | 5,970 | 366.4% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 230 | 360.0% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 220 | 266.7% |
| Umpires Referees and Other Sports Officials | 290 | 262.5% |
| Social Work Teachers Postsecondary | 560 | 250.0% |
| Broadcast News Analysts | 340 | 240.0% |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators | 200 | 233.3% |
| Skincare Specialists | 2,280 | 230.4% |
The 10 Occupations With The Largest Decrease Since 2009 are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Statistical Assistants | 30 | -93.5% |
| Telephone Operators | 80 | -90.9% |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 920 | -84.4% |
| Respiratory Therapy Technicians | 60 | -84.2% |
| Conveyor Operators and Tenders | 230 | -80.7% |
| Insulation Workers Mechanical | 60 | -80.6% |
| Funeral Service Managers | 240 | -77.8% |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants Except Emergency Medical Technicians | 320 | -76.1% |
| Postsecondary Teachers All Other | 2,670 | -75.9% |
| Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | 320 | -74.6% |
Occupation Pay
The occupation with the highest annual pay is
Management Occupations, which pays an average of $151,040 per year. This represents 159.6% above the state average pay. The next 2 occupations that have the highest average pay are
Legal Occupations and
Computer and Mathematical Occupations, which pay $111,510 and $101,390 per year, respectively.
| Occupation Category | Avg Pay | vs State Avg |
|---|
| Management Occupations | $151,040 | 259.6% |
| Legal Occupations | $111,510 | 191.7% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | $101,390 | 174.3% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | $99,170 | 170.5% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | $94,750 | 162.9% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | $93,760 | 161.2% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | $85,890 | 147.6% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | $62,240 | 107.0% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | $61,130 | 105.1% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | $60,360 | 103.7% |
| Protective Service Occupations | $57,570 | 98.9% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | $54,860 | 94.3% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | $54,120 | 93.0% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | $46,390 | 79.7% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | $41,700 | 71.7% |
| Production Occupations | $40,130 | 69.0% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | $38,070 | 65.4% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | $32,540 | 55.9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | $32,220 | 55.4% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | $31,940 | 54.9% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | $30,660 | 52.7% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | $27,300 | 46.9% |
Occupation Pay Changes Since 2009
The occupation with the largest increase in the average annual pay, since the recession ended in 2009, is
Management Occupations, which currently pays an average of $151,040 per year. Since 2009, pay has increased from $124,800 an increase of $26,240 or 21.0%. The next 2 occupations that pay the most to their workers are
Life Physical and Social Science Occupations and
Computer and Mathematical Occupations, which increased $22,750 and $17,000 respectively.
| Occupation Category | Annual $ | % Change |
|---|
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | $99,170 | 29.8% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | $30,660 | 23.7% |
| Management Occupations | $151,040 | 21.0% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | $94,750 | 20.8% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | $101,390 | 20.1% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | $85,890 | 18.1% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | $27,300 | 17.2% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | $41,700 | 16.9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | $32,220 | 16.8% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | $54,860 | 16.7% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | $93,760 | 16.4% |
| Production Occupations | $40,130 | 15.7% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | $62,240 | 15.7% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | $38,070 | 14.7% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | $61,130 | 13.1% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | $31,940 | 12.5% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | $60,360 | 12.4% |
| Protective Service Occupations | $57,570 | 10.2% |
| Legal Occupations | $111,510 | 9.5% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | $32,540 | 9.2% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | $54,120 | 8.8% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | $46,390 | 8.2% |
Detailed Occupation Annual Compensation
The detailed occupation that pays their workers the most is
Surgeons, which pays $285,850 per year. This represents 491.3% above the state average of $58,181. The next 2 occupations that pay their workers the most are
Orthodontists and
Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which pay $274,400 and $267,990 respectively.
Highest Paid OccupationsThe Top 10 Paying Occupations in New Jersey are:
| Occupation Category | Ann'l Pay | % of State |
|---|
| Surgeons | $285,850 | 491.3% |
| Orthodontists | $274,400 | 471.6% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $267,990 | 460.6% |
| Internists General | $249,200 | 428.3% |
| Psychiatrists | $245,990 | 422.8% |
| Chief Executives | $233,050 | 400.6% |
| Family and General Practitioners | $224,640 | 386.1% |
| Dentists All Other Specialists | $212,150 | 364.6% |
| Physicians and Surgeons All Other | $208,820 | 358.9% |
| Petroleum Engineers | $194,340 | 334.0% |
Lowest Paid OccupationsThe 10 Lowest Paying Occupations in New Jersey are:
| Occupation Category | Ann'l Pay | % of State |
|---|
| Counter Attendants Cafeteria Food Concession and Coffee Shop | $21,800 | 37.5% |
| Shampooers | $22,370 | 38.4% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $22,380 | 38.5% |
| Dishwashers | $22,630 | 38.9% |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Including Fast Food | $23,150 | 39.8% |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,350 | 40.1% |
| Cashiers | $23,390 | 40.2% |
| Cooks Fast Food | $23,410 | 40.2% |
| Ushers Lobby Attendants and Ticket Takers | $23,480 | 40.4% |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $23,590 | 40.5% |
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