Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $90,570 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,620
90th percentile $164,590
National median $83,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,620
    25th
    $64,750
    50th (median)
    $90,570
    75th
    $132,320
    90th
    $164,590

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 94% Median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $165,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $139,280
    Madison, WI $136,740
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $131,540
    Charlottesville, VA $130,450
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $128,910

    Nearby metros — Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,070
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,760
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $74,420

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,770
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,880
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,530
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,770
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Trenton, NJ is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Trenton, NJ is 8.5% above the national median of $83,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Trenton?

    Entry-level Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $57,620 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,750.