SOC 25-1051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary — Trenton
Trenton-Princeton, NJ
The median wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Trenton, NJ is $131,930 per year, well above the national median of $103,170.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Trenton, NJ is $131,930 per year, well above the national median of $103,170. The gap of 27.9% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $102,240 and $217,160. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $66,110 and the ninetieth at $217,160.
Of the 434 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 45th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,110 | −35.9% |
| 25th | $102,240 | −0.9% |
| Median (50th) | $131,930 | +27.9% |
| 75th | $217,160 | +110.5% |
| 90th | $217,160 | +110.5% |
| Mean | $141,480 | +37.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Trenton run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $131,930 buys what $121,259 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$131,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$121,259US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $131,930 a year, 27.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,110 to $217,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Trenton, NJ?
The median annual wage is $131,930, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $103,170, so pay in Trenton, NJ is 27.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Trenton, NJ earns more than $217,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
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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