Highest paying jobs in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ
The best paying occupations in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area, ranked by median annual wage. Metro wage estimates are suppressed more often than state ones — BLS withholds any figure that too few local employers report — so an occupation missing here simply has no published local estimate.
Cost of living: prices here run 1.1% below the national average (2024).
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025
| # | Occupation | MedianAtlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | 10th–90th percentilemiddle half shaded darker | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine PhysiciansDoctoral or professional degree | $393,890 | $229,910 – $421,790 | 250 |
| 2 | PsychiatristsDoctoral or professional degree | $328,600 | $196,040 – $341,570 | 60 |
| 3 | Nurse AnesthetistsMaster's degree | $294,910 | $231,840 – $302,860 | 140 |
| 4 | Chief ExecutivesBachelor's degree | $276,970 | $124,990 – $688,240 | 40 |
| 5 | Physicians, All OtherDoctoral or professional degree | $252,370 | $67,100 – $457,230 | 350 |
| 6 | Pediatricians, GeneralDoctoral or professional degree | $208,430 | $124,060 – $283,280 | 30 |
| 7 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and MagistratesDoctoral or professional degree | $204,160 | $67,670 – $215,540 | 50 |
| 8 | Natural Sciences ManagersBachelor's degree | $172,540 | $119,970 – $283,210 | 60 |
| 9 | Dentists, GeneralDoctoral or professional degree | $170,760 | $72,940 – $342,800 | 100 |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering ManagersBachelor's degree | $167,980 | $122,260 – $222,190 | 180 |
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree | $166,660 | $115,940 – $221,360 | 700 |
| 12 | VeterinariansDoctoral or professional degree | $164,620 | $98,880 – $265,720 | 60 |
| 13 | Purchasing ManagersBachelor's degree | $161,620 | $111,700 – $222,190 | 80 |
| 14 | Financial ManagersBachelor's degree | $157,800 | $93,070 – $295,900 | 510 |
| 15 | Physician AssistantsMaster's degree | $153,280 | $89,950 – $169,590 | 150 |
| 16 | Public Relations ManagersBachelor's degree | $153,140 | $87,340 – $239,350 | 40 |
| 17 | Engineers, All OtherBachelor's degree | $151,760 | $86,130 – $209,160 | 230 |
| 18 | Human Resources ManagersBachelor's degree | $148,740 | $89,900 – $248,660 | 120 |
| 19 | Sales ManagersBachelor's degree | $144,220 | $78,790 – $262,810 | 330 |
| 20 | Nurse PractitionersMaster's degree | $143,330 | $107,650 – $170,500 | 430 |
| 21 | Marketing ManagersBachelor's degree | $143,200 | $88,320 – $249,990 | 210 |
| 22 | Education Administrators, PostsecondaryMaster's degree | $141,310 | $94,000 – $227,950 | 80 |
| 23 | Computer and Information Research ScientistsMaster's degree | $140,190 | $86,740 – $189,050 | 290 |
| 24 | Aerospace EngineersBachelor's degree | $136,590 | $102,170 – $189,050 | 30 |
| 25 | PharmacistsDoctoral or professional degree | $134,890 | $62,610 – $162,270 | 370 |
| 26 | LawyersDoctoral or professional degree | $133,730 | $76,920 – $221,470 | 550 |
| 27 | Administrative Services ManagersBachelor's degree | $132,420 | $80,390 – $202,690 | 320 |
| 28 | Managers, All OtherBachelor's degree | $132,330 | $72,180 – $189,050 | 1,190 |
| 29 | General and Operations ManagersBachelor's degree | $131,810 | $72,300 – $300,240 | 1,590 |
| 30 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through SecondaryMaster's degree | $130,880 | $101,210 – $161,630 | 480 |
| 31 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesHigh school diploma or equivalent | $130,040 | $112,230 – $152,050 | 320 |
| 32 | Personal Financial AdvisorsBachelor's degree | $129,560 | $66,240 – $377,530 | 140 |
| 33 | Medical and Health Services ManagersBachelor's degree | $128,840 | $80,060 – $195,370 | 580 |
| 34 | Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree | $127,570 | $88,820 – $217,550 | 190 |
| 35 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $127,130 | $73,910 – $225,680 | 170 |
| 36 | Electrical EngineersBachelor's degree | $126,800 | $85,760 – $170,930 | 40 |
| 37 | Construction ManagersBachelor's degree | $126,700 | $94,270 – $215,390 | 310 |
| 38 | Software DevelopersBachelor's degree | $126,670 | $77,330 – $176,430 | 540 |
| 39 | Industrial Production ManagersBachelor's degree | $122,350 | $71,290 – $179,150 | 120 |
| 40 | Training and Development ManagersBachelor's degree | $119,050 | $60,520 – $214,410 | 30 |
| 41 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersPostsecondary nondegree award | $116,990 | $82,360 – $154,350 | 100 |
| 42 | Structural Iron and Steel WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $114,570 | $90,480 – $133,180 | 30 |
| 43 | Physical Scientists, All OtherBachelor's degree | $113,800 | $65,950 – $178,380 | 40 |
| 44 | Facilities ManagersBachelor's degree | $112,180 | $70,330 – $158,430 | 270 |
| 45 | Education Administrators, All OtherBachelor's degree | $110,780 | $59,580 – $147,080 | 30 |
| 46 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and RepairersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $109,220 | $78,590 – $131,680 | 40 |
| 47 | Therapists, All OtherBachelor's degree | $108,650 | $57,730 – $150,520 | 100 |
| 48 | Art DirectorsBachelor's degree | $107,770 | $75,470 – $160,200 | 50 |
| 49 | Lodging ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $106,040 | $57,120 – $158,210 | 110 |
| 50 | ChemistsBachelor's degree | $105,610 | $65,150 – $153,990 | 40 |