The six-figure salary has long been an aspiration of the American worker, but it often seems like a distant hope.But here’s the glass half full perspective: There are 95 occupations in New Jersey that typically pay $100,000 or more, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Technically, the Garden State already has a leg up on most of the country. The cost of living is high here and so too are salaries. A New Jersey household typically brings in $76,126 a year, 30 percent higher than the income of the average American household.That said, there could be a million reasons why you may be looking to bring in more — kids, debt, medical expenses — the list goes on and on. So if you want a job that gets you that six-figure salary, we might be able to help you start your next job hunt.Of course, there might be a significant amount of investment in terms of education and time if you’re looking to land one of these 95 cushy gigs. But if you can acquire the degrees and skills, that coveted six-figure salary may not be that far out of reach.About the data:The data for this article comes from Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2017 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates. Descriptions of the job categories can be found here.
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