Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Trenton
434 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Trenton belongs to Physical Therapist Aides, at $32,220 per year. The highest is $298,050.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical Therapist Aides | $32,220 | 60 | |
| 2 | School Bus Monitors | $32,220 | 240 | |
| 3 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $32,220 | 90 | |
| 4 | Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $32,690 | 80 | |
| 5 | Recreation Workers | $33,420 | 400 | |
| 6 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $33,920 | 220 | |
| 7 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $33,960 | 80 | |
| 8 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $34,130 | 350 | |
| 9 | Production Workers, All Other | $34,440 | 200 | |
| 10 | Driver/Sales Workers | $34,670 | 290 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $298,050 | 30 |
| Psychiatrists | $294,890 | 60 |
| Physicians, All Other | $279,930 | 360 |
| Dentists, General | $216,750 | 170 |
| Marketing Managers | $208,440 | 1,250 |
| Commercial Pilots | $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 Physicians | $192,090 | 190 |
| Chief Executives | $191,360 | 200 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $186,700 | 60 |
| Financial Managers | $184,800 | 2,460 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $182,230 | 2,150 |
| General and Operations Managers | $181,450 | 3,100 |
| Purchasing Managers | $180,340 | 330 |
| Public Relations Managers | $179,330 | 430 |
| Sales Managers | $178,360 | 850 |
| Training and Development Managers | $170,050 | 130 |
| Human Resources Managers | $161,720 | 530 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $157,160 | 320 |
| Optometrists | $155,960 | 70 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $154,070 | 1,260 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $153,630 | 490 |
| Pediatricians, General | $152,990 | 90 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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