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First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers Salary in Trenton-Princeton, NJ

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in Trenton-Princeton, NJ make a median of $75,390 a year, or about $36.24 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $109K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 103.18), that's roughly $73,066 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,950/month — about 39.6% of take-home, which is tight.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$75K
Median annual
$36.24/hr
Hourly rate
$48K
Entry level (10th %)
$109K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $75K get you in Trenton-Princeton?

Take-home$4,896/mo
2BR rent (FMR)-$1,950/mo
Rent burden39.8% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$73,066/yr
After rent$2,946/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers salary percentiles in Trenton-Princeton, NJ: 10th percentile $48,350, 25th percentile $60,820, median $75,390, 75th percentile $87,660, 90th percentile $109,350. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$48K25th$61KMedian$75K75th$88K90th$109K
Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers salary percentiles in Trenton-Princeton, NJ: 10th percentile $48,350, 25th percentile $60,820, median $75,390, 75th percentile $87,660, 90th percentile $109,350. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $75K.Top earners bring in $109K or more - a $61K spread from bottom to top.

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First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$82K+24%3,910
Washington$78K+17%33,360
New York$77K+17%82,420
Connecticut$76K+15%25,280
Rhode Island$76K+15%4,740
Massachusetts$75K+14%39,170
California$75K+14%164,320
Minnesota$74K+12%23,090
New Jersey$74K+11%54,460
Delaware$73K+10%6,010
New Hampshire$71K+8%7,020
Maryland$70K+5%28,570
Oregon$69K+4%12,860
Vermont$68K+2%1,760
Alaska$67K+1%5,720

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Frequently asked questions

How much do first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers make in Trenton-Princeton, NJ?

The median is $75,390 a year - that works out to about $36.24 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,350, and experienced first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers can clear $109,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $75K enough to live in Trenton-Princeton?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,896/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,950/month (HUD Fair Market Rent), which eats 39.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers salary go in Trenton-Princeton?

Trenton-Princeton has a Regional Price Parity of 103.18 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers salary is worth about $73,066 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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