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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Population
Highest paying careers in Trenton-Princeton
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $111K | $53.36/hr |
| 72 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $111K | $53.36/hr |
| 73 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $111K | $53.25/hr |
| 74 | Producers and Directors | Arts & Media | $110K | $52.98/hr |
| 75 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $109K | $52.48/hr |
| 76 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $109K | $52.47/hr |
| 77 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $108K | $52.06/hr |
| 78 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $108K | $52.02/hr |
| 79 | Counselors, All Other | Community & Social | $107K | $51.6/hr |
| 80 | Web Developers | Technology | $107K | $51.31/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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