How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Trenton?
$54,050a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $25.99 an hour or $4,504 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.99
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 3,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,490Median: $54,050Highest 10%: $75,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,490 | $18.02 | |
| 25th | $45,450 | $21.85 | |
| Median | $54,050 | $25.99 | |
| 75th | $63,860 | $30.70 | |
| 90th | $75,710 | $36.40 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| New York, NY | $51,440 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,850 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $47,220 |
| Vineland, NJ | $47,210 |
| Allentown, PA | $47,080 |
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Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Trenton?
The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $25.99 ($54,050 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Trenton than the national average?
Yes: $54,050 against $47,540 nationally, 14% more.
How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $50,260, so Trenton pays 8% more.
Where does Trenton rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
28 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,710 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.