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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $129K | $61.95/hr |
| 52 | Software Developers | Technology | $129K | $61.91/hr |
| 53 | Hydrologists | Science | $128K | $61.69/hr |
| 54 | Statisticians | Technology | $128K | $61.57/hr |
| 55 | Construction Managers | Management | $128K | $61.51/hr |
| 56 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $125K | $60.25/hr |
| 57 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $124K | $59.78/hr |
| 58 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Science | $124K | $59.76/hr |
| 59 | Database Administrators | Technology | $123K | $59.37/hr |
| 60 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | Healthcare | $122K | $58.6/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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