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Climate Change Policy Analysts Salary in NJ

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Climate Change Policy Analysts in NJ have a median annual salary of $79,210, with 3,150 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $52,760 at the 10th percentile to $130,590 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$79,210

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$38.08

Employment

3,150

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$52,760
10th
$62,150
25th
$79,210
Median
$102,440
75th
$130,590
90th

Local compared with national

NJ

$79,210

Median annual · 2025

United States

$82,220

Median annual · 2025

The NJ median is 3.7% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $3,010).

Top skills

  1. 1.Reading ComprehensionImportance 4.3
  2. 2.Active ListeningImportance 4.0
  3. 3.Critical ThinkingImportance 4.0
  4. 4.WritingImportance 3.9
  5. 5.SpeakingImportance 3.9
  6. 6.Active LearningImportance 3.8
  7. 7.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.8
  8. 8.Systems EvaluationImportance 3.6
  9. 9.Systems AnalysisImportance 3.5
  10. 10.Time ManagementImportance 3.4
  11. 11.MonitoringImportance 3.1
  12. 12.Social PerceptivenessImportance 3.1

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
Master's Degree
Experience
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Job zone
5

Technology used

  • C++
  • Community Climate System Model CCSM
  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Ferret
  • Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
  • Geographic information system GIS systems
  • Grid analysis and display system GrADS
  • Interface definition language IDL
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • NCAR Command Language NCL
  • North American Regional Climate Change Assessment Program NARCCAP data tables

Common tasks

  • Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.
  • Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change.
  • Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues, such as climate change.
  • Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.
  • Make legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes.
  • Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings.
  • Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations.
  • Review existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts.
  • Promote initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups.
  • Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management.

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