The Top 20 Jobs in New Jersey

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By Patty Inglish, MS

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Employment Predictions

The Top 20 Fastest-Growing Jobs in New Jersey are dominated by the Healthcare Industry and Animal Health Care jobs,a ccording tot eh Federal Government predictions through 2014. A variety of other occupations complete the Top 20 List, providing a wider range of working options in New Jersey.

Numbers of Job Listings Steady 2009 - 2011

Source: Data provided by SimplyHired.com, a search engine for jobs.

Job Listing Trends - Large Increases 2005 - 2010

Job Listings in New Jersey increased overall until mid-summer 2009 (1000s % increase). During 4th Qtr 2009 and 1st Qtr 2010, no change was apparent. (Data provided by Indeed.com, an employment search and trending engine.)
Job Listings in New Jersey increased overall until mid-summer 2009 (1000s % increase). During 4th Qtr 2009 and 1st Qtr 2010, no change was apparent. (Data provided by Indeed.com, an employment search and trending engine.)

High Demand Jobs in New Jersey Listings

Out of over 94,000 jobs listed for New Jersey in mid-February 2010 (all Internet sources), the following were the highest in demand around the state:

  1. Physical Therapists
  2. Occupational Therapists
  3. Project Managers
  4. Assistant Managers
  5. Salespeople and Cashiers
  6. Registered Nurses (RN) - includes Travel Nursing.
  7. Store Managers - retail, coffee shops, etc.
  8. Business Analysts
  9. Accountants and Senior Accountants, CPAs and other Tax Professionals
  10. Software Engineers and Developers
  11. Administrative Assistants
  12. Restaurant Managers

Largest Employers

Largest Employers in New Jersey, by the Number of Workers employed annually.

  • SANOFI-AVENTIS US
  • CONTINENTAL AIRLINES
  • PRINCETON UNIVERSITY COLLEGES OF MEDICINE and DENTISTRY
  • DEVEREUX
  • VIRTUA WEST JERSEY HOSPITAL
  • HACKENSACK MEDICAL CENTER
  • SILVERLINE BUILDING PRODUCTS
  • CAREER NETWORK AFFILIATES INC
  • NEW JERSEY ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
  • PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC

Top Hiring Companies

  1. A & P Supermarkets
  2. Medical Connections
  3. Johnson & Johnson
  4. Bank of America
  5. Bayada Nurses
  6. Accenture
  7. JPMorgan Chase
  8. Verizon Communications
  9. ADP
  10. Genesis Healthcare
  11. Marriott
  12. United Planning Group
  13. MetLife
  14. Saint Barnabas Health Care System
  15. Marten Transport
  16. Robert Half Technology
  17. Bristol-Myers Squibb

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Comments and Additions

Daniel Sterling 3 years ago

I'd love to be a vet. It's a competitive field I hear. I'm not suprised that occupation is on the list.

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stayingalivemoma Level 4 Commenter 10 days ago

great info! I am actually thinking about moving there later this year. It's way too hot out here in Arizona!!

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