How much does an electrical make in Trenton?

$47,490a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $22.83 an hour or $3,958 a month.

Hourly: $22.83
Vs. national median: +4%
Rank among cities: 53 of 232
Jobs in the area: 260

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $35,510Median: $47,490Highest 10%: $66,860

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$35,510	$17.07
25th	$37,460	$18.01
Median	$47,490	$22.83
75th	$59,050	$28.39
90th	$66,860	$32.14

Other cities in New Jersey

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Philadelphia, PA	$47,570
Allentown, PA	$46,690
New York, NY	$46,620

Electrical salary in New Jersey Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in Trenton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$78,240
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$76,510
Machinist	$71,290
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$63,130
Coating	$58,240
Printing Press Operator	$55,920
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$55,230
Welder	$54,640
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$53,680
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter	$49,610

Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJ

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Trenton?

The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $22.83 ($47,490 a year).

Do electricals make more in Trenton than the national average?

Yes: $47,490 against $45,850 nationally, 4% more.

How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?

The median in New Jersey is $45,800, so Trenton pays 4% more.

Where does Trenton rank for electrical pay?

53 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Trenton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,860 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.