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How much does an electrician make in Trenton?

$98,210a year

Median yearly pay for electricians in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $47.22 an hour or $8,184 a month.

Hourly
$47.22
Vs. national median
+55%
Rank among cities
14 of 390
Jobs in the area
600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,520Median: $98,210Highest 10%: $125,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,520$23.33
25th$62,850$30.22
Median$98,210$47.22
75th$123,400$59.33
90th$125,700$60.42

Other cities in New Jersey

Median yearly pay for electricians.

New York, NY$79,020
Vineland, NJ$76,920
Philadelphia, PA$74,590
Allentown, PA$66,500
Atlantic City, NJ$65,710
Electrician salary in New Jersey Electrician salary in all states

Related jobs in Trenton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Structural Iron and Steel Worker$116,400
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$104,300
Construction and Building Inspector$82,660
Roofer$82,100
Plumber$76,360
Construction Laborer$71,920
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$71,820
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$69,800
Carpenter$65,690
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$65,330
Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJ

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrician make an hour in Trenton?

The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $47.22 ($98,210 a year).

Do electricians make more in Trenton than the national average?

Yes: $98,210 against $63,190 nationally, 55% more.

How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?

The median in New Jersey is $77,250, so Trenton pays 27% more.

Where does Trenton rank for electrician pay?

14 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrician make starting out in Trenton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,700 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.