Salaries in Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area
Typical pay for 435 jobs in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. The median for all workers is $63,490 a year ($30.52 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$63,490
Median hourly
$30.52
Workers
240,190
vs U.S. median
+25%
Highest paying jobs in Trenton-Princeton, NJ
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $298,050 | 30 |
| Psychiatrist | $294,890 | 60 |
| Physicians, All Other | $279,930 | 360 |
| Dentists, General | $216,750 | 170 |
| Marketing Manager | $208,440 | 1,250 |
| Commercial Pilot | $205,700 | 50 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $204,160 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $197,420 | 2,000 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $196,870 | 320 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $192,090 | 190 |
| Chief Executive | $191,360 | 200 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $186,700 | 60 |
| Financial Manager | $184,800 | 2,460 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $182,230 | 2,150 |
| General and Operations Managers | $181,450 | 3,100 |
Most common jobs in Trenton-Princeton, NJ
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 5,570 | $89,370 |
| Registered Nurse | 5,180 | $99,990 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,920 | $37,760 |
| Cashier | 4,800 | $34,710 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,460 | $37,560 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,300 | $34,720 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,840 | $37,640 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 3,680 | $54,050 |
| Software Developer | 3,390 | $128,770 |
| Customer Service Representative | 3,140 | $47,590 |
| Security Guard | 3,110 | $34,980 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,100 | $181,450 |
| Retail Salesperson | 3,090 | $36,720 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,960 | $37,330 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,890 | $99,550 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in New Jersey.
All 435 jobs by category
Management Occupations (28)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (27)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (17)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (22)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (21)Community and Social Service Occupations (15)Legal Occupations (5)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (43)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (17)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (37)Healthcare Support Occupations (14)Protective Service Occupations (12)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (14)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (7)Personal Care and Service Occupations (13)Sales and Related Occupations (16)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (42)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (1)Construction and Extraction Occupations (17)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (21)Production Occupations (30)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (16)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actuary | $129,540 | $62.28 | 110 |
| Computer Network Architect | $140,340 | $67.47 | 350 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $84,750 | $40.75 | 190 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $114,000 | $54.81 | 970 |
| Computer Programmer | $110,990 | $53.36 | 220 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $108,190 | $52.02 | 1,130 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $71,920 | $34.58 | 1,180 |
| Data Scientist | $135,320 | $65.06 | 430 |
| Database Administrator | $123,490 | $59.37 | 170 |
| Database Architect | $141,220 | $67.89 | 100 |
| Information Security Analyst | $129,540 | $62.28 | 210 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $97,230 | $46.75 | 980 |
| Software Developer | $128,770 | $61.91 | 3,390 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $100,710 | $48.42 | 450 |
| Statistician | $128,070 | $61.57 | 70 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $87,530 | $42.08 | 130 |
| Web Developer | $106,730 | $51.31 | 110 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $72,730 | $34.96 | 420 |
| Clergy | $61,640 | $29.64 | 60 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $60,890 | $29.27 | 540 |
| Community Health Worker | $55,530 | $26.70 | 80 |
| Counselors, All Other | $107,330 | $51.60 | 130 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $77,320 | $37.17 | 440 |
| Health Education Specialist | $102,680 | $49.37 | 60 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $80,550 | $38.73 | 210 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $92,150 | $44.30 | 370 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $66,590 | $32.02 | 260 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $80,610 | $38.76 | 410 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $69,740 | $33.53 | 140 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $51,370 | $24.70 | 1,370 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $76,900 | $36.97 | 60 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $65,940 | $31.70 | 1,370 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $204,160 | $98.15 | 50 |
| Lawyer | $138,760 | $66.71 | 2,470 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $84,490 | $40.62 | 100 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $73,250 | $35.22 | 790 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $62,020 | $29.82 | 40 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $121,540 | $58.43 | 90 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $68,730 | $33.04 | 80 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $74,620 | — | 350 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $88,880 | $42.73 | 60 |
| Editor | $86,870 | $41.77 | 150 |
| Floral Designer | $42,460 | $20.41 | 40 |
| Graphic Designer | $71,750 | $34.49 | 250 |
| Interior Designer | $67,310 | $32.36 | 80 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $60,710 | $29.19 | 30 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $38,420 | $18.47 | 210 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $115,400 | $55.48 | 30 |
| Musicians and Singers | — | $44.96 | 100 |
| Photographer | $43,940 | $21.13 | 40 |
| Producers and Directors | $110,190 | $52.98 | 190 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $84,990 | $40.86 | 610 |
| Technical Writer | $117,130 | $56.31 | 100 |
| Writers and Authors | $90,060 | $43.30 | 110 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $57,400 | $27.60 | 470 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,540 | $25.74 | 130 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $37,760 | $18.15 | 4,920 |
| Medical Assistant | $45,950 | $22.09 | 890 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $46,170 | $22.20 | 100 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $46,810 | $22.50 | 60 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,980 | $22.10 | 1,690 |
| Orderly | $42,170 | $20.28 | 270 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $35,370 | $17.00 | 40 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,020 | $22.13 | 310 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $32,220 | $15.49 | 60 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $75,410 | $36.25 | 80 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $60,110 | $28.90 | 370 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $44,140 | $21.22 | 150 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $44,150 | $21.23 | 170 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $110,750 | $53.25 | 370 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $72,290 | $34.76 | 70 |
| Firefighter | $88,090 | $42.35 | 340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $132,610 | $63.76 | 330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $59,340 | $28.53 | 120 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $33,920 | $16.31 | 220 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $69,160 | $33.25 | 840 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $61,630 | $29.63 | 170 |
| School Bus Monitor | $32,220 | $15.49 | 240 |
| Security Guard | $34,980 | $16.82 | 3,110 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $74,400 | $35.77 | 50 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $38,800 | $18.66 | 580 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $70,210 | $33.75 | 480 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $42,960 | $20.65 | 460 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,400 | $18.46 | 1,020 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $35,920 | $17.27 | 110 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,860 | $16.76 | 560 |
| Dishwasher | $35,360 | $17.00 | 270 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,720 | $16.69 | 4,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $46,850 | $22.52 | 1,340 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $43,350 | $20.84 | 360 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,950 | $17.28 | 1,190 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $35,740 | $17.18 | 450 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,830 | $16.74 | 400 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $38,070 | $18.30 | 2,160 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $55,820 | $26.84 | 320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $69,540 | $33.43 | 120 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,640 | $18.10 | 3,840 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $40,170 | $19.31 | n/a |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,880 | $18.21 | 900 |
| Pest Control Worker | $47,330 | $22.76 | 110 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $49,750 | $23.92 | n/a |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $34,130 | $16.41 | 350 |
| Animal Caretaker | $35,170 | $16.91 | 280 |
| Childcare Worker | $35,640 | $17.14 | 1,140 |
| Concierge | $35,470 | $17.05 | 50 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $52,690 | $25.33 | 580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $58,160 | $27.96 | 150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $49,560 | $23.83 | 200 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $39,990 | $19.23 | 690 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,780 | $16.72 | 380 |
| Recreation Worker | $33,420 | $16.07 | 400 |
| Residential Advisor | $47,800 | $22.98 | 60 |
| Skincare Specialist | $46,430 | $22.32 | 90 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $33,960 | $16.33 | 80 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $75,140 | $36.13 | 110 |
| Cashier | $34,710 | $16.69 | 4,800 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $48,600 | $23.37 | 350 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $35,090 | $16.87 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $100,490 | $48.31 | 400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $55,910 | $26.88 | 1,350 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $72,200 | $34.71 | 320 |
| Parts Salesperson | $43,920 | $21.11 | 200 |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,720 | $17.65 | 3,090 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $63,230 | $30.40 | 130 |
| Sales Engineer | $133,300 | $64.09 | 50 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $77,490 | $37.25 | 1,620 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $84,920 | $40.83 | 900 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $130,380 | $62.68 | 280 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $92,060 | $44.26 | 2,040 |
| Travel Agent | $58,880 | $28.31 | 40 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $37,510 | $18.04 | 80 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $65,690 | $31.58 | 610 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $71,820 | $34.53 | 60 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $82,660 | $39.74 | 660 |
| Construction Laborer | $71,920 | $34.58 | 960 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $53,820 | $25.87 | 40 |
| Electrician | $98,210 | $47.21 | 600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $104,310 | $50.15 | 710 |
| Glazier | $64,720 | $31.11 | 40 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | $45,430 | $21.84 | 100 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $44,950 | $21.61 | 50 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $49,630 | $23.86 | 240 |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers | $65,330 | $31.41 | 60 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $69,800 | $33.56 | 270 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $59,610 | $28.66 | 150 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $76,360 | $36.71 | 280 |
| Roofer | $82,100 | $39.47 | 140 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $116,360 | $55.94 | 70 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $35,430 | $17.03 | 460 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $63,400 | $30.48 | 720 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $53,020 | $25.49 | 460 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,380 | $17.01 | 290 |
| Commercial Pilot | $205,700 | — | 50 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $34,670 | $16.67 | 290 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $67,500 | $32.45 | 1,000 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $59,460 | $28.59 | 1,230 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $43,090 | $20.71 | 860 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $37,560 | $18.06 | 4,460 |
| Light Truck Driver | $46,490 | $22.35 | 1,530 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $32,220 | $15.49 | 90 |
| Parking Attendant | $34,720 | $16.69 | 130 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $59,760 | $28.73 | 250 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $36,970 | $17.77 | 400 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $37,330 | $17.95 | 2,960 |