How much does an area make in Trenton?
$105,300a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $50.62 an hour or $8,774 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.62
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,200Median: $105,300Highest 10%: $213,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,200 | $29.42 | |
| 25th | $80,880 | $38.88 | |
| Median | $105,300 | $50.62 | |
| 75th | $133,600 | $64.22 | |
| 90th | $213,200 | $102.51 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for areas.
| New York, NY | $103,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $101,200 |
Related jobs in Trenton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $152,400 |
| Atmospheric | $131,900 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $105,700 |
| Art | $104,900 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $102,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $102,400 |
| Political Science Teacher | $101,500 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $100,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $99,890 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $96,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Trenton?
The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $50.62 ($105,300 a year).
Do areas make more in Trenton than the national average?
Yes: $105,300 against $85,020 nationally, 24% more.
How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $97,500, so Trenton pays 8% more.
Where does Trenton rank for area pay?
6 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $213,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.