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Average salary by job family in Trenton
| Management | $182,210 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $137,080 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $117,000 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $110,650 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $103,530 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $101,430 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $100,670 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $86,440 |
| Construction and Extraction | $80,980 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $75,430 |
| Community and Social Service | $70,860 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $68,420 |
| Protective Service | $64,990 |
| Sales and Related | $62,340 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $57,710 |
| Production | $50,520 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $47,370 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $46,430 |
| Personal Care and Service | $45,100 |
| Healthcare Support | $43,850 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $42,430 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $41,470 |
Highest-paying jobs in Trenton
- Psychiatrists$282,960
- Chief Executives$271,280
- Physicians, All Other$253,080
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$241,210
- Family Medicine Physicians$238,720
- General and Operations Managers$216,150
- Natural Sciences Managers$210,640
- Marketing Managers$206,860
- Dentists, General$205,980
- Financial Managers$205,250
Most common jobs in Trenton and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 5,570 | $93,670 | $89,370 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,180 | $103,700 | $99,990 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,920 | $39,870 | $37,760 |
| Cashiers | 4,800 | $35,640 | $34,710 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,460 | $40,410 | $37,560 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,300 | $35,120 | $34,720 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,840 | $40,350 | $37,640 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 3,680 | $55,390 | $54,050 |
| Software Developers | 3,390 | $132,620 | $128,770 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,140 | $50,730 | $47,590 |
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Cost of living in Trenton
Prices in the Trenton area are 3% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 103.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $82,560 therefore buys what $80,016 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $446,377, 4.6 times the median household income of $96,333.
$446,377typical home value
$96,333median household income
103.2BEA price parity
383,286metro population
Take-home pay in Trenton
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $43,300 | $36,127 | $3,011 |
| Median wage | $63,490 | $51,234 | $4,269 |
| Average wage | $82,560 | $63,842 | $5,320 |
| 75th percentile wage | $101,630 | $76,042 | $6,337 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included.
Salaries for every job in Trenton
Management28 jobs
- Chief Executives$271K
- General and Operations Managers$216K
- Natural Sciences Managers$211K
- Marketing Managers$207K
- Financial Managers$205K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$203K
- Purchasing Managers$195K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$195K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$190K
- Sales Managers$189K
- Public Relations Managers$184K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$178K
- Human Resources Managers$178K
- Fundraising Managers$174K
- Training and Development Managers$169K
- Industrial Production Managers$158K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$154K
- Administrative Services Managers$154K
- Managers, All Other$151K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$147K
- Facilities Managers$141K
- Construction Managers$139K
- Social and Community Service Managers$106K
- Education Administrators, All Other$100K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$98K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$97K
- Food Service Managers$87K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$84K
Legal5 jobs
Computer and Mathematical17 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$141K
- Database Architects$139K
- Data Scientists$137K
- Software Developers$133K
- Information Security Analysts$132K
- Actuaries$131K
- Statisticians$129K
- Database Administrators$122K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$120K
- Computer Systems Analysts$116K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$111K
- Web Developers$109K
- Computer Programmers$108K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$104K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$99K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$89K
- Computer User Support Specialists$73K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical37 jobs
- Psychiatrists$283K
- Physicians, All Other$253K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$241K
- Family Medicine Physicians$239K
- Dentists, General$206K
- Optometrists$186K
- Veterinarians$160K
- Pediatricians, General$159K
- Nurse Practitioners$154K
- Physician Assistants$149K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$144K
- Pharmacists$138K
- Physical Therapists$110K
- Registered Nurses$104K
- Occupational Therapists$104K
- Therapists, All Other$102K
- Dental Hygienists$102K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$100K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$96K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$96K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$94K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$88K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$85K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Athletic Trainers$81K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Surgical Technologists$71K
- Opticians, Dispensing$67K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$67K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$66K
- Medical Records Specialists$60K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$58K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$50K
- Psychiatric Technicians$50K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$47K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
Architecture and Engineering22 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$148K
- Chemical Engineers$145K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$127K
- Engineers, All Other$126K
- Electrical Engineers$119K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$111K
- Industrial Engineers$110K
- Mechanical Engineers$109K
- Civil Engineers$107K
- Materials Engineers$106K
- Environmental Engineers$98K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$96K
- Landscape Architects$94K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Mechanical Drafters$86K
- Surveyors$83K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$81K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$70K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$64K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60K
Life, Physical, and Social Science21 jobs
- Physicists$153K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$137K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$126K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$120K
- Hydrologists$120K
- Materials Scientists$118K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$117K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$116K
- Epidemiologists$108K
- Urban and Regional Planners$106K
- Chemists$99K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$97K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95K
- Microbiologists$91K
- Conservation Scientists$90K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$83K
- Biological Technicians$75K
- Social Science Research Assistants$65K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$62K
- Chemical Technicians$61K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$57K
Business and Financial Operations27 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$170K
- Financial Risk Specialists$135K
- Project Management Specialists$121K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$116K
- Labor Relations Specialists$111K
- Accountants and Auditors$106K
- Management Analysts$104K
- Credit Analysts$103K
- Financial Examiners$102K
- Insurance Underwriters$102K
- Loan Officers$101K
- Logisticians$99K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$97K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$96K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$94K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$94K
- Compliance Officers$92K
- Budget Analysts$91K
- Cost Estimators$91K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$90K
- Fundraisers$88K
- Human Resources Specialists$87K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$85K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$84K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$83K
- Training and Development Specialists$81K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$79K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media16 jobs
- Art Directors$129K
- Music Directors and Composers$127K
- Producers and Directors$116K
- Technical Writers$114K
- Editors$97K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$94K
- Public Relations Specialists$88K
- Writers and Authors$85K
- Coaches and Scouts$84K
- Graphic Designers$75K
- Audio and Video Technicians$75K
- Interior Designers$73K
- Photographers$58K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$56K
- Floral Designers$42K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$41K
Construction and Extraction17 jobs
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$111K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$104K
- Electricians$95K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$89K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$83K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$83K
- Carpenters$77K
- Roofers$77K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$74K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$74K
- Construction Laborers$73K
- Glaziers$69K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$67K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$64K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$56K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$50K
- Helpers--Electricians$43K
Educational Instruction and Library43 jobs
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$167K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$165K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$141K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$141K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$125K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$122K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$113K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Instructional Coordinators$100K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$93K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$88K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$84K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$84K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$84K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$82K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$81K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$80K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$80K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$78K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$72K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$68K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$57K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$56K
- Tutors$55K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$54K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$45K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$40K
Community and Social Service15 jobs
- Counselors, All Other$102K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$98K
- Healthcare Social Workers$91K
- Health Education Specialists$90K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$84K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$78K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$75K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$71K
- Social Workers, All Other$69K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$69K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$68K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68K
- Clergy$66K
- Community Health Workers$57K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$54K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair21 jobs
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$104K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$100K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$94K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$78K
- Millwrights$78K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$76K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$75K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$75K
- Home Appliance Repairers$73K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$72K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$69K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$69K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$68K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$63K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$62K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$58K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$43K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
Protective Service12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$135K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$117K
- Firefighters$80K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$79K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77K
- Transportation Security Screeners$65K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$61K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$48K
- Security Guards$42K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36K
- School Bus Monitors$35K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Engineers$133K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$133K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$113K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$100K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$99K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$90K
- Insurance Sales Agents$87K
- Advertising Sales Agents$77K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$58K
- Travel Agents$57K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$50K
- Parts Salespersons$47K
- Retail Salespersons$41K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$36K
- Cashiers$36K
Office and Administrative Support42 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$82K
- Brokerage Clerks$73K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$70K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$69K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$68K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$66K
- Postal Service Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$63K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$61K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$59K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$58K
- Order Clerks$58K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58K
- Procurement Clerks$58K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$58K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$57K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$56K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$55K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54K
- Bill and Account Collectors$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$54K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$53K
- Office Clerks, General$52K
- Customer Service Representatives$51K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$50K
- Word Processors and Typists$49K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$47K
- Tellers$47K
- File Clerks$46K
- Data Entry Keyers$44K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$44K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$43K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41K
- Couriers and Messengers$41K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$39K
Production30 jobs
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82K
- Machinists$73K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$67K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$57K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56K
- Printing Press Operators$56K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$53K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$52K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$51K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$51K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$50K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Food Batchmakers$41K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$40K
- Bakers$40K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40K
- Helpers--Production Workers$39K
- Production Workers, All Other$39K
- Sewing Machine Operators$38K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
Transportation and Material Moving16 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$183K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$70K
- Bus Drivers, School$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$56K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$55K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$44K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Driver/Sales Workers$39K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37K
- Parking Attendants$36K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$60K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$58K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$53K
- Skincare Specialists$53K
- Residential Advisors$50K
- Animal Caretakers$39K
- Concierges$38K
- Childcare Workers$37K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$36K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$35K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$35K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$66K
- Psychiatric Aides$58K
- Dental Assistants$53K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$52K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$51K
- Phlebotomists$48K
- Medical Transcriptionists$48K
- Medical Assistants$46K
- Nursing Assistants$46K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$44K
- Orderlies$40K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40K
- Pharmacy Aides$38K
- Physical Therapist Aides$34K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$57K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$53K
- Pest Control Workers$51K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$43K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$51K
- Bartenders$47K
- Waiters and Waitresses$46K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$44K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$43K
- Cooks, Restaurant$41K
- Cooks, Short Order$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$38K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$37K
- Dishwashers$37K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$35K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35K
Jobs paid by the hour in Trenton
For 1 job in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $47.22 | $44.96 | 100 |
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Salary in Trenton: questions
What is a good salary in Trenton?
Half of all workers in the Trenton metro earn less than $63,490 and the average is $82,560. Earning more than $101,630 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Trenton to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $71,989, because prices here are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Trenton?
Psychiatrists ($282,960), Chief Executives ($271,280), Physicians, All Other ($253,080).
What is the average salary in Princeton?
Princeton is part of the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area, where the average salary is $82,560 a year and the median $63,490. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Princeton, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Trenton-Princeton, NJ (45940), all occupations and 434 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included.
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