Paramus, NJ Employment

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67%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
135%
Household income NAT. AVG.
26%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexParamusNew JerseyNational
Income per capita$49,843$37,538$29,829
Median household income$130,273$73,702$55,322
Median income owner occupied$135,024$97,281$70,586
Median income renter occupied$77,672$42,169$35,192
Median earnings male$63,427$47,369$36,919
Median earnings female$50,271$32,116$26,250
Unemployment rate3.5%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level3.5%10.9%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Paramus is 67% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Paramus is 135% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Paramus is 26% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Paramus is 77% lower than the national average

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      $86,839 $130,273 $260,546
      City
      $49,129 $73,702 $147,404
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Paramus median earnings by income bracket

      Paramus employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry12.8%12.8%
      Manufacturing sector7.9%7.9%
      Financial & insurance services9.3%9.3%
      Wholesale & retail services14.6%14.6%
      Public administration4.4%4.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.3%3.3%
      Education, health & social services14.6%14.6%
      Other30.1%30.1%

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      Source: The Paramus, NJ employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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