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Average salary by job family in Atlantic City
| Management | $139,770 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $118,110 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $114,620 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $106,950 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $106,350 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $90,040 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $87,200 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $71,910 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $71,900 |
| Construction and Extraction | $71,140 |
| Community and Social Service | $65,790 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,430 |
| Protective Service | $58,750 |
| Production | $51,030 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,720 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,780 |
| Sales and Related | $48,450 |
| Personal Care and Service | $45,340 |
| Healthcare Support | $43,120 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $42,800 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $42,440 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $40,210 |
Highest-paying jobs in Atlantic City
- Family Medicine Physicians$371,400
- Chief Executives$332,580
- Psychiatrists$302,340
- Physicians, All Other$281,830
- Nurse Anesthetists$271,550
- Pediatricians, General$219,410
- Dentists, General$194,080
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$190,040
- Natural Sciences Managers$181,210
- Personal Financial Advisors$180,440
Most common jobs in Atlantic City and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | 6,070 | $45,800 | $38,160 |
| Cashiers | 5,790 | $35,090 | $34,100 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,510 | $34,390 | $33,270 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,250 | $40,200 | $37,840 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,580 | $39,300 | $35,360 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,440 | $40,310 | $39,520 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,400 | $100,040 | $99,320 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 3,370 | $42,690 | $40,250 |
| Gambling Dealers | 3,010 | $43,760 | $33,000 |
| Security Guards | 2,870 | $41,440 | $39,900 |
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Cost of living in Atlantic City
Prices in the Atlantic City area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 98.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $63,400 therefore buys what $64,133 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $384,211, 4.8 times the median household income of $80,600.
$384,211typical home value
$80,600median household income
98.9BEA price parity
369,940metro population
Take-home pay in Atlantic City
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,460 | $30,915 | $2,576 |
| Median wage | $47,520 | $39,284 | $3,274 |
| Average wage | $63,400 | $51,166 | $4,264 |
| 75th percentile wage | $74,470 | $58,653 | $4,888 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included.
Salaries for every job in Atlantic City
Management28 jobs
- Chief Executives$333K
- Natural Sciences Managers$181K
- Financial Managers$171K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$169K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$169K
- Purchasing Managers$165K
- General and Operations Managers$161K
- Marketing Managers$160K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$159K
- Sales Managers$158K
- Public Relations Managers$155K
- Human Resources Managers$155K
- Construction Managers$141K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$139K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$137K
- Administrative Services Managers$137K
- Managers, All Other$134K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$132K
- Industrial Production Managers$125K
- Training and Development Managers$122K
- Facilities Managers$111K
- Education Administrators, All Other$111K
- Gambling Managers$110K
- Lodging Managers$107K
- Social and Community Service Managers$95K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$94K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$92K
- Food Service Managers$88K
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical34 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$371K
- Psychiatrists$302K
- Physicians, All Other$282K
- Nurse Anesthetists$272K
- Pediatricians, General$219K
- Dentists, General$194K
- Veterinarians$166K
- Nurse Practitioners$144K
- Physician Assistants$143K
- Pharmacists$127K
- Therapists, All Other$107K
- Physical Therapists$105K
- Respiratory Therapists$103K
- Registered Nurses$100K
- Occupational Therapists$100K
- Dental Hygienists$100K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$97K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$93K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$89K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$76K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$70K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Opticians, Dispensing$66K
- Medical Records Specialists$63K
- Surgical Technologists$60K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$59K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$58K
- Psychiatric Technicians$57K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$48K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$46K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
Computer and Mathematical14 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$142K
- Computer Network Architects$140K
- Software Developers$125K
- Information Security Analysts$108K
- Data Scientists$103K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$102K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$100K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$99K
- Computer Systems Analysts$97K
- Computer Programmers$91K
- Web Developers$79K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$78K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$72K
- Computer User Support Specialists$61K
Architecture and Engineering11 jobs
- Engineers, All Other$147K
- Aerospace Engineers$139K
- Electrical Engineers$124K
- Civil Engineers$107K
- Industrial Engineers$106K
- Mechanical Engineers$103K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$98K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$97K
- Surveyors$81K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$63K
Life, Physical, and Social Science7 jobs
Business and Financial Operations26 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$180K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$110K
- Project Management Specialists$107K
- Labor Relations Specialists$107K
- Management Analysts$98K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$94K
- Loan Officers$93K
- Logisticians$92K
- Accountants and Auditors$92K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$90K
- Financial Risk Specialists$89K
- Financial Examiners$89K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$89K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$87K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$84K
- Compliance Officers$82K
- Human Resources Specialists$80K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Insurance Underwriters$79K
- Cost Estimators$77K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$76K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72K
- Fundraisers$68K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$65K
- Training and Development Specialists$62K
- Tax Preparers$46K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media16 jobs
- Art Directors$115K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$96K
- Producers and Directors$88K
- Audio and Video Technicians$79K
- Technical Writers$78K
- Interior Designers$76K
- Coaches and Scouts$74K
- Editors$72K
- Public Relations Specialists$71K
- Interpreters and Translators$71K
- Graphic Designers$70K
- Writers and Authors$63K
- Designers, All Other$61K
- Photographers$56K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$43K
- Floral Designers$39K
Educational Instruction and Library20 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$92K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$86K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$85K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$84K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$84K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$83K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$81K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$81K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$79K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$79K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$78K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$78K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$69K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$60K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$59K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$54K
- Tutors$45K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$44K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39K
Construction and Extraction21 jobs
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$110K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$100K
- Sheet Metal Workers$92K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$86K
- Electricians$76K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$75K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$74K
- Carpet Installers$74K
- Roofers$74K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$72K
- Carpenters$67K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$67K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$65K
- Construction Laborers$61K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$57K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56K
- Fence Erectors$53K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$49K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$48K
- Helpers--Carpenters$44K
- Helpers--Electricians$42K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Marriage and Family Therapists$90K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$82K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$80K
- Health Education Specialists$77K
- Social Workers, All Other$77K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$71K
- Healthcare Social Workers$70K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$68K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$66K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60K
- Community Health Workers$54K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$52K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$49K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair20 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$110K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$90K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$76K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$75K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$70K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$67K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$66K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$66K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$65K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$65K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$63K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$52K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40K
Protective Service15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$129K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$117K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$102K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$81K
- Firefighters$77K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$68K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$49K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$47K
- Security Guards$41K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$39K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$38K
- School Bus Monitors$35K
Production21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$68K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$68K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$65K
- Machinists$63K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$60K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$59K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$52K
- Printing Press Operators$48K
- Production Workers, All Other$47K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Bakers$40K
- Food Batchmakers$40K
- Sewing Machine Operators$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35K
Office and Administrative Support36 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$76K
- Brokerage Clerks$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$60K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$57K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$57K
- Bill and Account Collectors$57K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$56K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$56K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$55K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$55K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Word Processors and Typists$53K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$52K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$51K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$51K
- File Clerks$49K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48K
- Office Clerks, General$48K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Order Clerks$46K
- Data Entry Keyers$45K
- Gambling Cage Workers$43K
- Tellers$42K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$42K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$40K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$38K
Transportation and Material Moving21 jobs
- Crane and Tower Operators$91K
- Flight Attendants$84K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$79K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$69K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Bus Drivers, School$55K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$53K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49K
- Light Truck Drivers$46K
- Driver/Sales Workers$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$39K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Parking Attendants$35K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$85K
- Real Estate Brokers$84K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$83K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$77K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$76K
- Advertising Sales Agents$70K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$70K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$56K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$48K
- Parts Salespersons$44K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$39K
- Cashiers$35K
Personal Care and Service21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$68K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$60K
- Funeral Attendants$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- Skincare Specialists$50K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$49K
- Gambling Dealers$44K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$42K
- Residential Advisors$41K
- Concierges$41K
- Animal Caretakers$41K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$39K
- Recreation Workers$39K
- Tour and Travel Guides$37K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$36K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$36K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$36K
- Childcare Workers$35K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$35K
Healthcare Support13 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$70K
- Massage Therapists$68K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$54K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$54K
- Dental Assistants$51K
- Phlebotomists$47K
- Medical Assistants$45K
- Nursing Assistants$43K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$42K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40K
- Physical Therapist Aides$38K
- Pharmacy Aides$37K
- Orderlies$36K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$61K
- Pest Control Workers$50K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$42K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$51K
- Waiters and Waitresses$46K
- Bartenders$46K
- Cooks, Restaurant$43K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$42K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$40K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Dishwashers$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$38K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37K
- Cooks, Short Order$37K
- Cooks, Fast Food$37K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
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Salary in Atlantic City: questions
What is a good salary in Atlantic City?
Half of all workers in the Atlantic City metro earn less than $47,520 and the average is $63,400. Earning more than $74,470 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Atlantic City to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $69,942, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Atlantic City?
Family Medicine Physicians ($371,400), Chief Executives ($332,580), Psychiatrists ($302,340).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ (12100), all occupations and 376 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included.
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