How much does a court make in Trenton?
$53,320a year
Median yearly pay for courts in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $25.63 an hour or $4,443 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.63
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 366
- Jobs in the area
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,930Median: $53,320Highest 10%: $69,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,930 | $19.20 | |
| 25th | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| Median | $53,320 | $25.63 | |
| 75th | $62,560 | $30.08 | |
| 90th | $69,970 | $33.64 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for courts.
| New York, NY | $59,320 |
| Vineland, NJ | $57,470 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $54,440 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,550 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,430 |
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Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Trenton?
The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $25.63 ($53,320 a year).
Do courts make more in Trenton than the national average?
Yes: $53,320 against $48,700 nationally, 9% more.
How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $53,700, so Trenton pays 1% less.
Where does Trenton rank for court pay?
91 of 366 metro areas with data.
How much does a court make starting out in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,970 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.