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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Database Architects | Technology | $141K | $67.89/hr |
| 32 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $140K | $67.47/hr |
| 33 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $139K | $66.79/hr |
| 34 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $139K | $66.77/hr |
| 35 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $139K | $66.71/hr |
| 36 | Lawyers | Legal | $139K | $66.71/hr |
| 37 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $136K | $65.24/hr |
| 38 | Data Scientists | Technology | $135K | $65.06/hr |
| 39 | Managers, All Other | Management | $135K | $64.99/hr |
| 40 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $135K | $64.96/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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