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Camden Employment

Employment and Industries in the Camden, New Jersey Area

Camden is home to the corporate headquarters of Campbell Soup. The University District which includes portions of Rutgers University and other colleges contributes to the local economy. The Camden economy is also bolstered by the Port of Camden which handles break bulk and bulk cargo. The port moves domestic and international cargo.

Notable information about Camden, New Jersey: Parts of Camden are included in an Urban Enterprise Zone. In 2008 the cost of living index was at 94.5 which is less than the nation's average of 100. In Camden 5% of the adult residents have earned a bachelor's degree or higher. In 2009 the average salary in Camden was $22,000.

The primary fields of employment in Camden are healthcare, education, accommodation and food services, social assistance, government, construction, manufacturing and professional, scientific and management.

Some of the most popular occupations in Camden, New Jersey that are primarily filled by those with college degrees are registered nurses, teachers, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives, financial managers, computer software applications engineers, computer systems analysts, social and human service assistants and computer programmers.

Camden's leading job providers:

  • On Time Staffing LLC
  • The Cooper Health System
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
  • L-3 Communications Ilex Systems, Inc
  • Diocese of Camden New Jersey
  • Campbell Soup Company
  • City of Camden
  • Mafco Consolidated Group Inc
  • Delaware River Port Authority
  • County of Camden
  • Waste Management, Inc
  • Mafco Worldwide Corporation
  • Cooper Health Systems
  • County of Camden
  • JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association
  • Coriell Institute for Medical Research Inc
  • Airline Construction Services LLC
  • Central Metals Inc
  • Bantivoglio Metals Inc

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Most Popular Jobs in Camden, New Jersey Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses10,91069,520$52,780 - 86,23024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education6,95060,570$43,090 - 83,65014%95%
3Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products6,66065,930$28,650 - 110,9408%51%
4Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education5,33062,300$44,620 - 84,3606%96%
5Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education4,02059,990$43,660 - 82,22011%95%
6Accountants and auditors3,76071,170$42,910 - 106,72018%79%
7Teachers and instructors, all other3,20027,480$20,050 - 35,5509%54%
8Lawyers2,830122,460$59,650 - 11%99%
9Financial managers2,490112,540$61,260 - 13%60%
10Managers, all other2,15091,380$46,970 - 135,8707%55%
11Computer software engineers, applications2,12080,970$52,520 - 115,23045%85%
12Computer systems analysts1,97078,460$52,670 - 113,15029%68%
13Social and human service assistants1,96030,910$21,320 - 45,28034%58%
14Computer programmers1,73075,710$47,860 - 107,1500%73%
15Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products1,69087,280$40,270 - 158,97012%51%
16Sales managers1,640115,310$52,670 - 10%69%
17Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school1,59056,250$42,490 - 78,45020%87%
18Pharmacists1,390105,410$83,600 - 132,84022%97%
19Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents1,30088,330$29,680 - 25%67%
20Computer and information systems managers1,240122,200$80,290 - 16%73%
21Rehabilitation counselors1,20033,410$18,020 - 57,01023%73%
22Child, family, and school social workers1,16051,250$33,250 - 80,34019%77%
23Education administrators, elementary and secondary school1,13099,100$69,400 - 132,1208%78%
24Financial analysts1,13083,540$48,430 - 129,00034%87%
25Self-enrichment education teachers1,09051,230$25,760 - 79,46023%54%
26Sales and related workers, all other1,06047,060$21,200 - 85,02014%62%
27Marriage and family therapists1,04055,390$37,210 - 79,71030%73%
28Management analysts1,020108,070$52,810 - 22%78%
29Medical and health services managers1,02095,770$66,090 - 131,57016%57%
30Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation97059,380$38,510 - 85,6805%58%
31Engineering managers950138,600$86,430 - 7%84%
32Special education teachers, secondary school90060,710$43,660 - 83,3109%87%
33Mechanical engineers89077,100$49,430 - 113,9104%78%
34Special education teachers, middle school86058,370$43,350 - 80,47016%87%
35Educational, vocational, and school counselors86067,800$44,050 - 95,22013%73%
36Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other84063,330$44,070 - 87,56017%56%
37Education, training, and library workers, all other84043,160$15,650 - 78,24011%79%
38Graphic designers81043,660$28,040 - 64,32010%55%
39Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists74059,450$32,080 - 98,72018%56%
40Network and computer systems administrators73071,070$46,940 - 98,43027%50%
41Physical therapists73081,490$56,410 - 116,14027%89%
42Financial specialists, all other70064,240$42,540 - 91,77012%50%
43Electrical engineers69091,710$58,230 - 148,0306%81%
44Computer specialists, all other66056,340$26,250 - 85,07015%68%
45Librarians64062,550$41,830 - 89,3704%85%
46Training and development specialists64054,590$32,020 - 82,03018%56%
47Marketing managers620119,350$57,070 - 14%69%
48Civil engineers61079,650$50,820 - 109,99018%87%
49Community and social service specialists, all other60041,340$25,490 - 65,65025%58%
50Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists58090,080$53,830 - 157,83016%99%
51Social and community service managers56071,200$45,550 - 102,44025%72%
52Dentists, general550167,730$92,740 - 9%100%
53Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors53041,150$28,200 - 57,39034%73%
54Market research analysts52066,050$37,070 - 106,35020%82%
55Industrial engineers52081,970$55,570 - 118,65020%74%
56Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists51066,920$39,640 - 99,21018%56%
57Network systems and data communications analysts51074,790$48,530 - 111,93053%57%
58Instructional coordinators48063,810$19,430 - 100,14023%79%
59Medical and public health social workers48050,520$37,440 - 63,57024%77%
60Personal financial advisors47072,970$24,910 - 131,48041%81%
61Speech-language pathologists47077,780$47,110 - 121,57011%98%
62Occupational therapists44078,300$47,890 - 110,41023%90%
63Mental health counselors44043,960$30,550 - 62,41030%73%
64Medical and clinical laboratory technicians44042,220$28,010 - 58,56015%51%
65Detectives and criminal investigators44076,600$56,320 - 99,28017%54%
66Legislators43036,460$15,410 - 76,3701%65%
67Medical and clinical laboratory technologists42059,020$47,420 - 71,63012%51%
68Coaches and scouts42044,190$18,970 - 78,62015%60%
69Insurance underwriters39070,010$44,690 - 114,9806%53%
70Engineers, all other38079,520$53,800 - 118,5306%82%
71Public relations specialists37051,360$33,610 - 69,92018%81%
72Mental health and substance abuse social workers36055,250$38,190 - 76,44030%77%
73Social workers, all other35048,350$32,650 - 77,61018%77%
74Purchasing managers350102,840$58,500 - 159,2903%57%
75Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors34061,290$43,840 - 79,52014%54%
76Electronics engineers, except computer30094,540$65,810 - 126,0004%81%
77Floral designers29026,300$17,620 - 37,4300%55%
78Sales engineers28085,820$50,790 - 134,0909%79%
79Architects, except landscape and naval27065,530$38,740 - 94,51018%88%
80Chemists27074,560$41,850 - 147,3909%93%
81Environmental scientists and specialists, including health27057,900$36,760 - 84,72025%93%
82Vocational education teachers, secondary school26061,060$42,170 - 80,7400%96%
83Database administrators26076,100$43,040 - 111,67029%72%
84Chemical engineers250104,120$63,460 - 147,3808%91%
85Human resources managers, all other250112,570$72,250 - 11%58%
86Veterinarians24088,940$57,190 - 132,61035%100%
87Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program23057,180$32,810 - 106,79024%78%
88Occupational health and safety specialists23071,640$45,780 - 96,9208%72%
89Advertising sales agents23048,690$24,560 - 78,32020%56%
90Editors23060,940$31,500 - 95,8902%81%
91Environmental engineers22075,930$52,140 - 102,95025%86%
92Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other22092,220$55,140 - 131,21012%94%
93Dietitians and nutritionists21063,000$47,160 - 79,5609%72%
94Education administrators, postsecondary210119,310$67,470 - 14%78%
95Chief executives170191,220$115,310 - 2%65%
96Education administrators, all other16079,980$54,670 - 122,28013%78%
97Public relations managers160110,650$56,690 - 17%75%
98Health educators15051,880$32,240 - 80,34026%58%
99Surveyors15059,330$37,880 - 84,01024%82%
100Commercial and industrial designers15054,860$25,650 - 89,5207%55%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons17,94025,730$15,940 - 42,83012%25%
2Cashiers16,20019,530$15,630 - 25,090-2%10%
3Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive10,99033,930$22,450 - 48,2701%18%
4Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand10,82027,870$16,850 - 43,9102%5%
5Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food10,33018,350$15,530 - 23,58018%5%
6Stock clerks and order fillers9,95023,660$16,080 - 35,780-7%8%
7Office clerks, general9,28027,660$16,570 - 41,68013%19%
8Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants7,91025,950$20,320 - 32,55018%7%
9Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners7,67025,660$16,450 - 38,63015%4%
10Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer7,27044,820$32,980 - 60,95010%4%
11Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks7,03037,090$24,510 - 51,45013%16%
12Customer service representatives6,86032,940$20,740 - 48,39025%22%
13Waiters and waitresses6,85022,070$15,780 - 31,87011%14%
14Teacher assistants6,45023,150$16,220 - 31,60010%18%
15First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers6,00049,530$31,330 - 70,2506%29%
16Receptionists and information clerks5,82025,700$18,470 - 33,49017%13%
17General and operations managers5,190143,610$65,400 - 2%48%
18Business operations specialists, all other5,00061,520$34,850 - 91,45021%49%
19First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers4,68043,560$25,110 - 65,7304%25%
20Landscaping and groundskeeping workers4,48026,300$17,630 - 36,64018%6%
21Maintenance and repair workers, general3,95040,420$26,010 - 56,24010%6%
22Packers and packagers, hand3,74022,460$16,090 - 30,350-11%3%
23Child care workers3,74021,030$15,830 - 29,91018%15%
24Sales representatives, services, all other3,68074,520$33,180 - 136,04028%48%
25Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks3,59034,210$20,100 - 50,3604%6%
26Security guards3,48026,640$17,770 - 37,76017%13%
27Truck drivers, light or delivery services3,39027,900$15,910 - 43,8308%4%
28Automotive service technicians and mechanics3,31039,420$23,170 - 58,50014%4%
29Helpers--production workers3,31020,770$15,450 - 32,1000%4%
30Billing and posting clerks and machine operators3,14034,280$24,950 - 46,2204%15%
31Medical secretaries2,93036,320$26,730 - 49,27017%18%
32Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses2,79048,680$37,860 - 62,03014%7%
33Executive secretaries and administrative assistants2,77049,150$35,190 - 64,18015%18%
34Bus drivers, school2,77028,360$21,480 - 34,9809%4%
35Tellers2,66024,370$18,100 - 31,73014%16%
36Food preparation workers2,65021,590$16,050 - 30,40015%7%
37Police and sheriff's patrol officers2,64065,820$41,910 - 91,82011%33%
38Carpenters2,62049,660$28,160 - 80,39010%6%
39First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers2,62033,640$21,140 - 49,75011%14%
40First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers2,47058,340$36,620 - 81,000-4%15%
41Correctional officers and jailers2,40061,050$42,970 - 79,85017%11%
42Construction laborers2,35036,240$19,130 - 61,66011%5%
43Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists2,35034,170$20,640 - 52,28012%6%
44Industrial truck and tractor operators2,29032,760$22,350 - 45,470-1%2%
45Maids and housekeeping cleaners2,22021,730$16,150 - 31,06013%5%
46Electricians2,07059,670$34,960 - 99,4907%7%
47Bartenders2,06023,300$15,830 - 33,50011%17%
48First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers2,01068,690$42,390 - 99,7009%10%
49First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers2,01065,110$44,960 - 85,5407%13%
50Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop1,96020,290$15,890 - 27,29010%8%
51Home health aides1,95024,470$20,520 - 30,89049%7%
52Medical assistants1,93029,860$22,920 - 38,10035%10%
53Cooks, restaurant1,93023,510$15,750 - 32,31012%5%
54Driver/sales workers1,93024,770$15,310 - 45,620-4%4%
55Computer support specialists1,92044,960$28,120 - 63,56013%43%
56Counter and rental clerks1,90027,870$16,060 - 39,86023%16%
57Bill and account collectors1,87031,000$21,750 - 41,08023%13%
58Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders1,86026,050$16,600 - 45,760-4%5%
59Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters1,80063,450$35,280 - 98,23011%4%
60Postal service mail carriers1,640 1%11%
61Preschool teachers, except special education1,63029,680$17,820 - 50,46026%43%
62Legal secretaries1,62040,930$25,570 - 54,22012%18%
63First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers1,62090,150$39,030 - 159,5504%38%
64Postsecondary teachers, all other1,57072,050$33,720 - 121,6700%0%
65Loan officers1,55068,510$31,000 - 115,11012%49%
66Loan interviewers and clerks1,54036,880$24,240 - 49,4300%24%
67Printing machine operators1,52037,140$15,980 - 58,930-5%6%
68Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators1,520 -7%12%
69Food servers, nonrestaurant1,47020,930$16,540 - 27,04016%9%
70Word processors and typists1,45032,650$23,140 - 45,190-11%19%
71Dishwashers1,44018,720$15,980 - 23,34010%3%
72Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers1,44036,830$21,090 - 55,330-6%14%
73Service station attendants1,42019,420$16,520 - 23,39013%6%
74Assemblers and fabricators, all other1,40034,180$21,350 - 51,630-8%5%
75Cooks, fast food1,37018,570$15,520 - 25,6408%5%
76Data entry keyers1,33028,120$19,570 - 40,520-4%18%
77Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers1,33019,910$15,660 - 26,67012%6%
78Cooks, institution and cafeteria1,33025,490$16,410 - 34,84011%5%
79File clerks1,32025,680$17,200 - 33,480-40%20%
80Insurance sales agents1,32077,090$34,790 - 147,36013%45%
81Order clerks1,32032,640$18,740 - 56,060-23%16%
82Machinists1,32046,320$28,260 - 64,600-2%3%
83Cleaners of vehicles and equipment1,31019,660$15,480 - 29,98014%3%
84Dental assistants1,23035,230$25,950 - 43,46029%9%
85Pharmacy technicians1,21027,880$20,630 - 38,39032%16%
86First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators1,20056,250$32,610 - 78,77010%17%
87Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop1,17019,630$16,150 - 25,03010%17%
88Personal and home care aides1,17027,060$17,380 - 40,53051%10%
89Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors1,17040,840$25,300 - 61,09027%47%
90Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers1,16032,000$19,840 - 48,280-26%6%
91Industrial machinery mechanics1,13047,820$30,620 - 63,8309%5%
92Emergency medical technicians and paramedics1,09032,250$21,410 - 50,42019%14%
93Interviewers, except eligibility and loan1,08029,480$20,020 - 38,24010%24%
94Team assemblers1,08027,510$16,100 - 45,1300%5%
95Office and administrative support workers, all other1,06030,780$15,860 - 48,250-8%32%
96Cooks, short order1,03021,180$15,250 - 30,4005%5%
97Physicians and surgeons, all other1,030144,510$46,240 - 0%0%
98Recreation workers1,03025,240$15,780 - 39,77013%47%
99Healthcare support workers, all other1,01030,220$22,410 - 39,37016%10%
100Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists1,01044,260$29,660 - 62,19012%3%
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Jobs More Common Near Camden Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Marriage and family therapists55,3901,04016.4
Woodworkers, all other23,62014010
Precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other52,8801708
Transportation attendants, except flight attendants and baggage porters17,6404907.4
Entertainers and performers, sports and related workers, all other 1607.1
Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers40,5803606.9
Engine and other machine assemblers34,4904206.8
Psychiatric aides31,9908606.1
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment28,6801305.7
Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians25,6102505.5
Service station attendants19,4201,4205.5
Shampooers18,4502605.5
Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers54,2806205.3
Manicurists and pedicurists24,1207705.2
Podiatrists117,0601405.1
Fire inspectors and investigators57,8301403.9
Cutters and trimmers, hand20,2802203.7
Funeral directors50,9802303.6
Electronic home entertainment equipment installers and repairers34,5403803.4
Cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders23,0001203.3
Elevator installers and repairers68,6102203.2
Rehabilitation counselors33,4101,2003.2
Correctional officers and jailers61,0502,4003.1
Word processors and typists32,6501,4503
Stationary engineers and boiler operators45,7603802.9
Education, training, and library workers, all other43,1608402.9
Pediatricians, general151,7502302.8
Boilermakers42,5801102.8
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates116,9601402.8
Court, municipal, and license clerks37,8909402.7
Crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders33,4602702.6
Environmental engineering technicians37,6901702.6
First-line supervisors/managers of correctional officers84,7101702.6
Crossing guards22,7505902.5
Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles27,6201202.5
Furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders33,1301002.5
Legislators36,4604302.5
Internists, general183,6103702.4
Special education teachers, middle school58,3708602.4
Chemical technicians41,6005702.3
Chemical engineers104,1202502.3
Postsecondary teachers, all other72,0501,5702.3
Farmworkers, farm and ranch animals21,4201302.3
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other92,2202202.2
Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping33,5505202.1
Construction and building inspectors53,7307802
Printing machine operators37,1401,5202
Obstetricians and gynecologists197,5301002
Food servers, nonrestaurant20,9301,4702
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school56,2501,5902

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Camden, New Jersey Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Correctional officers and jailers61,0501.622,400
Massage therapists62,0201.59170
First-line supervisors/managers of correctional officers84,7101.53170
General and operations managers143,6101.495,190
Management analysts108,0701.471,020
Brickmasons and blockmasons65,7501.44220
Sales representatives, services, all other74,5201.443,680
Personal care and service workers, all other32,7401.43210
Fire fighters59,7001.42480
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators59,5001.39620
Mental health and substance abuse social workers55,2501.39360
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters63,4501.381,800
Insurance sales agents77,0901.371,320
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists34,1701.362,350
Police and sheriff's patrol officers65,8201.362,640
Personal and home care aides27,0601.361,170
Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors61,2901.35340
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors40,8401.351,170
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists90,0801.35580
Education administrators, postsecondary119,3101.34210
Self-enrichment education teachers51,2301.341,090
Photographers42,1701.34170
Sheet metal workers55,4901.33860
Administrative services managers96,7601.33990
Educational, vocational, and school counselors67,8001.32860
Chefs and head cooks53,0701.31270
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other92,2201.29220
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers90,1501.291,620
Assemblers and fabricators, all other34,1801.291,400
Telecommunications line installers and repairers58,8301.28810
Medical records and health information technicians40,5401.28310
Crane and tower operators58,4401.28180
Food service managers62,2601.28550
Public relations managers110,6501.28160
Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists66,9201.28510
Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program57,1801.28230
Electricians59,6701.272,070
Chief executives191,2201.27170
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants49,1501.272,770
Carpenters49,6601.272,620
Detectives and criminal investigators76,6001.27440
Engineering managers138,6001.26950
Drywall and ceiling tile installers48,6501.26190
Child, family, and school social workers51,2501.261,160
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary74,6201.26140
Machinists46,3201.251,320
Medical secretaries36,3201.252,930
Kindergarten teachers, except special education59,3701.25680
First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers43,6801.25700
Social and community service managers71,2001.25560

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