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How much does a computer make in Trenton?

$61,070a year

Median yearly pay for computers in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $29.36 an hour or $5,089 a month.

Hourly
$29.36
Vs. national median
+28%
Rank among cities
6 of 222
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,140Median: $61,070Highest 10%: $82,490
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,140$18.34
25th$52,660$25.32
Median$61,070$29.36
75th$73,610$35.39
90th$82,490$39.66

Other cities in New Jersey

Median yearly pay for computers.

New York, NY$59,530
Philadelphia, PA$51,550
Allentown, PA$47,580
Computer salary in New Jersey Computer salary in all states

Related jobs in Trenton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$103,700
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$101,600
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$90,190
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$78,410
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$77,290
Heating$75,240
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$71,820
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$69,480
Mechanical Door Repairer$67,090
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$62,450
Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer make an hour in Trenton?

The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $29.36 ($61,070 a year).

Do computers make more in Trenton than the national average?

Yes: $61,070 against $47,810 nationally, 28% more.

How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?

The median in New Jersey is $57,330, so Trenton pays 7% more.

Where does Trenton rank for computer pay?

6 of 222 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer make starting out in Trenton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,490 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.