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💰 COL Index: 102 — Near Avg Cost

Salaries in Trenton, NJ

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$69,897
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$68,459
model average ÷ 102.1 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$158,613
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,550
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Trenton?

$69,897 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$69,897/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,825/month
Household income context$49,117

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 +1% vs national

Marketing Manager

$158,613
💡 Purchasing-power model $155,351
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $76.26/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 +1% vs national

Pharmacist

$136,886
💡 Purchasing-power model $134,071
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $65.81/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 +1% vs national

Software Developer

$128,061
💡 Purchasing-power model $125,427
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $61.57/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ +1% vs national

Construction Manager

$108,891
💡 Purchasing-power model $106,651
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $52.35/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ +1% vs national

Project Manager

$101,918
💡 Purchasing-power model $99,822
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $49.00/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Trenton

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (102.1/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is above 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $158,613
2 Pharmacist $136,886
3 Software Developer $128,061
4 Construction Manager $108,891
5 Project Manager $101,918
6 Physical Therapist $100,338
7 Financial Analyst $99,633
8 Web Developer $93,334
9 Dental Hygienist $88,081
10 Accountant $86,622
11 Registered Nurse $86,612
12 Data Analyst $83,885
13 Police Officer $75,381
14 Human Resources Specialist $68,076
15 Elementary School Teacher $64,071
16 Plumber $63,749
17 Paralegal $63,145
18 Electrician $61,937
19 Real Estate Agent $61,867
20 Graphic Designer $61,726
21 Firefighter $57,479
22 Carpenter $57,278
23 HVAC Technician $56,020
24 Heavy Truck Driver $53,424
25 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $50,315
26 Pharmacy Technician $50,315
27 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $50,315
28 Nail Technician $50,315
29 Cosmetologist $50,315
30 Personal Trainer $50,315
31 Chef/Head Cook $50,315
32 Auto Mechanic $50,315
33 Social Worker $50,315
34 Veterinary Technician $50,315
35 Loan Officer $50,315
36 Insurance Agent $50,315
37 Dental Assistant $50,315
38 Welder $49,902
39 Medical Assistant $38,511
40 Security Guard $36,367

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Trenton salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.629×–1.509× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 102.1 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Trenton

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,550/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,998/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$229,000
📉
Unemployment
4.2%
💳
Median Income
$49,117
🎓
College Educated
14%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
102
Near Avg Cost
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❓ Trenton Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Trenton mean on this page?

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$69,897 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Trenton workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Trenton?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,825 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Trenton?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Trenton?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.629×–1.509× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Trenton

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