SOC 19-2099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Scientists, All Other — Trenton
Trenton-Princeton, NJ · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Trenton, NJ is $117,840 per year, close to the national median of $122,570 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Trenton, NJ is $117,840 per year, close to the national median of $122,570 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $102,440 and $132,450. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $95,460 and the ninetieth at $133,870.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Atlantic City records the highest median at $113,800. Of the 434 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 62nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,460 | −22.1% |
| 25th | $102,440 | −16.4% |
| Median (50th) | $117,840 | −3.9% |
| 75th | $132,450 | +8.1% |
| 90th | $133,870 | +9.2% |
| Mean | $116,320 | −5.1% |
Other metro areas in New Jersey
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic City | $113,800 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Trenton run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $117,840 buys what $108,309 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$117,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$108,309US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $117,840 a year, 3.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $95,460 to $133,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlantic City, at $113,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Trenton, NJ?
The median annual wage is $117,840, or $56.65 per hour, 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 $122,570, so pay in Trenton, NJ is 3.9% lower. 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 $133,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $95,460 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlantic City, at $113,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Trenton, NJ. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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