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 $2,242/month.
$139K
Avg. median salary
103.18
Cost of living index
$2,242
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Trenton-Princeton
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Physicists | Science | $135K | $64.92/hr |
| 42 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $134K | $64.36/hr |
| 43 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $133K | $64.09/hr |
| 44 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $133K | $63.76/hr |
| 45 | Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $132K | N/A |
| 46 | Facilities Managers | Management | $131K | $63.05/hr |
| 47 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $130K | $62.68/hr |
| 48 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $130K | $62.28/hr |
| 49 | Actuaries | Technology | $130K | $62.28/hr |
| 50 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $129K | $62.08/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+3.2% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,242/mo
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