Paterson, NJ

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Avg Salary

$75,868

across all roles

Cost Index

106

Above Average

Avg Rent

$1,650/mo

1-bed apartment

Affordability

6/10

Moderate Affordability

How affordable is Paterson?

6/10

Moderate Affordability

Purchasing power score: 1.62× (take-home ÷ living costs)

With a cost of living index of 106 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,762/mo, Paterson is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.

Cost of Living Benchmarks

Cost Index

106

US avg = 100

Est. Monthly Rent

$1,650

1-bed, city avg

Avg Disposable

$1,762

after taxes + living costs

Median Salary

$66,606

across all tracked roles

Purchasing Power

1.62×

take-home ÷ costs

Jobs Tracked

791

job titles with data

Highest-Paying Jobs in Paterson

By gross annual salary

1.Obstetricians And Gynecologists
$238,606
2.Neurologists
$237,389
3.Radiologists
$235,733
4.Nurse Anesthetists
$231,533
5.Anesthesiologists
$228,966
6.Ophthalmologists
$228,953
7.Orthodontists
$226,632
8.Orthopedic Surgeons
$223,312
9.Pediatricians
$214,836
10.Family Medicine Physicians
$212,209

Best Jobs for Disposable Income

After taxes and living costs

1.Obstetricians And Gynecologists
$11,662/mo
2.Neurologists
$11,588/mo
3.Radiologists
$11,487/mo
4.Nurse Anesthetists
$11,232/mo
5.Anesthesiologists
$11,076/mo
6.Ophthalmologists
$11,075/mo
7.Orthodontists
$10,934/mo
8.Orthopedic Surgeons
$10,732/mo
9.Pediatricians
$10,216/mo
10.Family Medicine Physicians
$10,056/mo

Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Paterson

These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.

Gambling Surveillance Officers And Gambling Investigators

$4/mo left

$46,970/yr gross

Forest And Conservation Workers

$11/mo left

$47,081/yr gross

Tire Builders

$11/mo left

$47,072/yr gross

Customer Service Representatives

$16/mo left

$47,168/yr gross

Etchers And Engravers

$18/mo left

$47,194/yr gross

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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.