May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Trenton
Trenton-Princeton, NJ
434 occupations
Across 434 occupations with published wages in Trenton, obstetricians and gynecologists record the highest median at $298,050 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Trenton
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 5,570 | $89,370 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,180 | $99,990 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,920 | $37,760 |
| Cashiers | 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 Developers | 3,390 | $128,770 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,140 | $47,590 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Aides | $32,220 | 60 |
| School Bus Monitors | $32,220 | 240 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $32,220 | 90 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $32,690 | 80 |
| Recreation Workers | $33,420 | 400 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $33,920 | 220 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $33,960 | 80 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $34,130 | 350 |
| Production Workers, All Other | $34,440 | 200 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $34,670 | 290 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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