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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $157K | $75.56/hr |
| 22 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $156K | $74.98/hr |
| 23 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $154K | $74.07/hr |
| 24 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $154K | $73.86/hr |
| 25 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $153K | $73.55/hr |
| 26 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $152K | N/A |
| 27 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $151K | $72.36/hr |
| 28 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $146K | $69.97/hr |
| 29 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $142K | N/A |
| 30 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $142K | $68.05/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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