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LABOR MARKET ANALYST 3

Code: 54143 State Competitive Range: P22 (FY2026)

Career Family: LABOR MARKET ANALYST

Salary: $67,312.27 - $98,503.16/year FY2026 schedule (last updated 2026-05-08)

Labor Market Analyst 3 sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's state civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.

It sits mid-series for Labor Market Analyst, one step up from Labor Market Analyst 4 and one below Labor Market Analyst 2. It lists a master's degree as the baseline, with an experience-based path open to those who do not hold the degree. Pay on the FY2026 schedule runs $67,312 to $98,503, and state payroll currently lists 9 people in the title, most of them at Labor.

How to get hired

  1. Watch for an open-competitive announcement for Labor Market Analyst 3 on the NJ Civil Service Commission jobs portal. Announcements run for a fixed filing window.
  2. Apply during that window and sit the examination. Depending on the title, that can be a written test, a rating of your training and experience, or a mix of the two.
  3. Passing scores go onto a ranked eligible list. Veterans get preference points added on top of their score.
  4. When an agency has a vacancy it must appoint from the top of that list under the "Rule of Three." Many competitive jobs are first filled provisionally while the list is being built.

Read the official specification at NJ Civil Service Commission.

Pay ladder: Labor Market Analyst series

  1. Labor Market Analyst 4 — $58,818 – $85,742
  2. Labor Market Analyst 3 — $67,312 – $98,503 (this title)
  3. Labor Market Analyst 2 — $77,144 – $113,264
  4. Labor Market Analyst 1 — $88,530 – $130,339

Promoting to Labor Market Analyst 2 raises the top of the band by about $14,761. Its top salary lands around the 42nd percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.

Rungs are ordered by FY2026 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.

Who employs this title

State payroll records show 9 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $86,027. The agencies employing the most are:

  • Labor (9)

Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.

Definition

Under the general supervision of supervisory official in the Department of Labor, performs moderately difficult assignments associated with the collection/generation, analysis, and dissemination of labor market, economic, demographic, or labor- related program data; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

Conducts or coordinates moderately difficult surveys or studies of labor economic or demographic data relevant to the statewide or area labor market or to departmental programs such as unemployment insurance, employment service, temporary disability insurance, or workers' compensation. Drafts procedures, schedules, and participates in quality control reviews and analysis to determine the accuracy, completeness, and conformance to program definitions; such activities may require field visits/travel. Performs moderately difficult analyses of data to determine trends, patterns, or program discrepancies for use in labor market intelligence gathering or improved program functioning; some data collection by phone, mail, or visit may be required. Prepares narrative and statistical analyses which require a moderate degree of technical knowledge of labor market, economic, demographic, or labor related program data for memos, reports, publications, or press releases; adheres to appropriate technical, professional, and publications standards. Provides information or technical assistance to the public, the media, agency staff, or other private or public individuals regarding moderately complex labor market, economic, demographic, or program related data or procedural questions; trains other staff. Reviews statistical reports to determine accuracy, completeness, and conformance with program definitions. Assists in developing, revising, and evaluating on-going procedures for estimating statistical data; recommends revisions. Prepares procedures manual sections or technical materials according to specific instructions; trains other personnel in the implementation of procedures. Prepares correspondence. Maintains essential records, reports, and files. Maintains or coordinates the maintenance of data bases relevant to assigned duties. Uses personal computers and/or mainframe computer programs/packages and program languages and/or personal computer software applications to enter, generate, compile, manipulate, analyze, or format statistical data. Serves as a program resource person for data processing activities; prepares reports of problems and assists data processing personnel in understanding program requirements. Analyzes statistical or program data to determine the need for revisions; undertakes needed revisions according to applicable statistical and program procedures; documents method and revisions. Codes or reviews the coding of specific data according to industry, occupation, demographic, geographic, work safety factors, or other classifications systems. Conducts or coordinates phone and mail solicitations of data. Coordinates work activities of paraprofessional or clerical staff. Prepares clear, technical, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding assigned duties. . Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electric and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of statistical theory, procedures, practices, and devices and their application to specific projects. Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data. Knowledge of the labor market, business, industrial, employment, demographic, and socioeconomic conditions within the State and the United States as a whole after a period of training. Ability to learn from formal and on-the-job training programs. Ability to conduct moderately difficult surveys, projects, and studies of labor data relevant to the statewide or area labor market or program-related operations; such activities may include the use of computer systems. Ability to write in a concise, effective, well organized manner according to college-level English composition standards for reports and publications Ability to assist in reviewing and revising statistical procedures to generate labor market, economic, demographic, or program variables for use in periodic reports. Ability to perform assigned statistical and analytical work of moderate difficulty involving a good degree of independent judgement and responsibility, within prescribed time schedules. Ability to prepare statistical and narrative analyses requiring a moderate degree of technical skill in a narrative and statistical form suitable for publication and comprehension by the general public for use in memos, reports, press releases, or publications. Ability to prepare moderately difficult analyses of statistical and narrative information to determine trends or patterns. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the unit. Ability to acquire computer skills, learn to operate a computer terminal and use various types of computer software, to perform statistical or labor market analyses as well as to compile, manipulate, analyze, or format data. Ability to assist in planning and statistical reporting activities, training operating personnel, and in the development of statistical procedures. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of professional experience in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of labor market, economic, demographic, occupational, actuarial, or labor-related program data or, in the collection, review and evaluation of information from individuals, employers and other sources to determine eligibility for grants, loans, insurance, credit, entitlements to cash awards, financial or other services or benefits, tax liability and/or workforce or other opportunities for individuals, employers or public or private agencies, including or supplemented by fifteen (15) semester hour credits in economics, mathematics, or statistics, at least three (3) credits of which must have been in statistics. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by fifteen (15) semester hour credits in economics, mathematics, or statistics, at least three (3) semester hour credits of which shall have been in statistics; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, or public/business administration; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.