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159,860 (Dentist)NJ
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Showing 1-6 of 60| Career Name | Median Salary vs Nat'l | Licensing Board | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
DentistHealthcare | 159,860Nat: $172,790 -7% vs Avg | Department of Law and Public Safety~Division of Consumer Affairs~Board of Dentistry | High |
LawyerBusiness | 158,470Nat: $151,160 +5% vs Avg | Board of Bar Examiners | High |
OptometristHealthcare | 156,000Nat: $134,830 +16% vs Avg | Department of Law and Public Safety~Division of Consumer Affairs~State Board of Optometrists | High |
Nurse PractitionerHealthcare | 149,620Nat: $129,210 +16% vs Avg | Department of Law and Public Safety~Division of Consumer Affairs~Board of Nursing | High |
VeterinarianHealthcare | 148,550Nat: $125,510 +18% vs Avg | Department of Law and Public Safety~Division of Consumer Affairs~Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners | High |
Physician AssistantHealthcare | 140,490Nat: $133,260 +5% vs Avg | Department of Law and Public Safety~Division of Consumer Affairs~Physician Assistant Advisory Committee | High |