How much does a childcare worker make in Trenton?
$35,640a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $17.13 an hour or $2,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.13
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,000Median: $35,640Highest 10%: $44,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,000 | $15.87 | |
| 25th | $35,300 | $16.97 | |
| Median | $35,640 | $17.13 | |
| 75th | $37,340 | $17.95 | |
| 90th | $44,490 | $21.39 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| New York, NY | $37,870 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $34,540 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $34,520 |
| Vineland, NJ | $33,390 |
| Allentown, PA | $32,220 |
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Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Trenton?
The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $17.13 ($35,640 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Trenton than the national average?
Yes: $35,640 against $34,980 nationally, 2% more.
How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $36,390, so Trenton pays 2% less.
Where does Trenton rank for childcare worker pay?
84 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,490 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.