Top Paying Jobs in Trenton-Princeton, NJ
Trenton-Princeton, NJ has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 47,530 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($298,050), Psychiatrists ($294,890), Physicians, All Other ($279,930). The cost of living index is 103.18 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,950/month.
$139K
Avg. median salary
103.18
Cost of living index
$1,950
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Trenton-Princeton
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Chief Executives | Management | $191K | $92/hr |
| 12 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $187K | $89.76/hr |
| 13 | Financial Managers | Management | $185K | $88.84/hr |
| 14 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $182K | $87.61/hr |
| 15 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $181K | $87.23/hr |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $180K | $86.7/hr |
| 17 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $179K | $86.22/hr |
| 18 | Sales Managers | Management | $178K | $85.75/hr |
| 19 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $170K | $81.76/hr |
| 20 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $162K | $77.75/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Trenton-Princeton
Cost of living vs. national average+3.2% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,950/mo
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