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It Pays to Work in Somerset County
The top companies in the world are here…and they should hire you next! From robust compensation packages to hybrid work environments to the perfect spots for midday breaks – we stay competitive. And as a magnet for international talent, with 25% of residents being young professionals, we’re a perfect catalyst for big ideas and aspiring entrepreneurs to realize their dreams.
INDUSTRIES
We have businesses and workforces of all sizes, at all stages, and across many industries. Based on their local density and growth potential, we identified four target business sectors:
LIFE SCIENCES
- About 10,000 people employed by the sector
- Located within the Medicine Chest of the World, we’re known for our specialization in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical devices industries
- Hub for corporate HQs and R&D
Daiichi Sankyo, Bernards, U.S. HQ
Terumo, Franklin, U.S. HQ
Insmed, Bridgewater
COSMETICS & PERSONAL CARE
- Ranked Top 20 County in U.S. for Employment in Personal Care & Cleaning Products
- Ranked #1 Region for Chemists in U.S.
- Known for our specialization in fragrance compounding, additives, chemicals & specialty ingredients, as well as our packaging & filling services, contract manufacturing, and laboratories
Sensient Technologies, Franklin
Symrise, Branchburg
Ingredion, Bridgewater
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
- Over 15,000 workers make everything from gaming PCs to fruit snacks to semiconductors
- Ranked #2 County in NJ for Chemicals Manufacturing Employment
- Exceed national average for Industrial Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Packaging & Filling Machine Operators, Biological Technicians
Ferrero, Franklin
Coherent, Hillsborough
PIM Brands, Franklin
Hamamatsu, Bridgewater
FILM & TV
- Info coming soon!
Industry Leaders
In Somerset County, we have the…
TOP 25 GLOBAL BIOTECH COMPANIES
ThermoFisher Scientific
Bridgewater • Warehouse
Daiichi Sankyo
Basking Ridge • U.S. Headquarters
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Basking Ridge • Office
TOP 25 MEDICAL DEVICE COMPANIES
Johnson & Johnson
Raritan • Ethicon Campus
Terumo
Somerset • U.S. Headquarters
TOP 10 GLOBAL SNACK & BAKERY COMPANIES
TOP 10 GLOBAL FRAGRANCE COMPANIES
Sensient Technologies
Somerset • Customer & Innovation Lab
Symrise
Branchburg • Engineer & Production Facility
TOP 10 GLOBAL COSMETICS COMPANIES
L’Oreal
Franklin Township • Manufacturing Facility
Best Large Employers
Spotlight
Haleon • Warren • learn more
Persistent Systems • Bridgewater • learn more
Cellares • Bridgewater • learn more
Regeneron • Basking Ridge • learn more
FreshPet • Bedminster • learn more
High Salaries
Our employers pay among the highest salaries and offer valuable compensation packages. Somerset County’s average wages by industry are:
Average Wages in Somerset County
- $211,620 – Life Sciences
- $158,719 – Technology
- $142,887 – Finance
- $62,870 – Advanced Manufacturing
… and our median household income is $121,695
INFRASTRUCTURE
DID YOU KNOW?
- New Jersey is a Top 5 Best State for Remote Work
- 80% of employees in New Jersey have colleagues of different races or ethnicities
- Central Jersey is becoming a regional hub for innovation with a growing number of start-ups and entrepreneurs – like the incoming AI Hub and VentureX in Montgomery
- Somerset County is a global hub for corporate HQs, R&D, satellite offices for management, legal, marketing and technology teams.
CAMPUS & CO-LAB
Here’s a few of our corporate campuses that offer high-end amenities for those days in the office:
- Bridgewater Crossing
- NJ Center of Excellence
- Warren Corporate Center
- Montgomery Innovation Hub (23 Orchard)
- FreshPet Global HQ & Bedminster Village Square
POWER
Whether you’re working from home or at a local coffee shop, we boast consistent connections:
- 99.5% of residents have internet access (100+ mbps)
- PSE&G provides electricity to 16 towns and gas to all 21 towns, and has been recognized for outstanding reliability for 21 consecutive years
- JCP&L serves our northern and western towns, investing over $700 million to strengthen the electric grid since 2020
Sustainable Leadership
“Corporate Sustainability Rankings”
Not only do we have only County Government in New Jersey with an Energy Council, we’re home to companies and nonprofits leading the way on environment preservation and sustainability.
Top 1% for Corporate Sustainability
Top 5% for Corporate Sustainability
Top 10% for Corporate Sustainability
Sustainability: S&P Global, 2023
Diversity: Forbes, 2024
Stay Connected
Whether you’re working from home or the local coffee shop, there’s no time for frequent power or internet outages. Somerset County boasts consistent connections.
- 99.5% of residents have Internet access to 100+ mbps
- PSE&G provides electric service to 16 of our 21 towns and gas service to all 21 towns. The utility has been recognized for outstanding reliability performance for 21 consecutive years.
- JCP&L provides service to our northern and western portions and has invested over $700 million to strengthen our electric grid since 2020.