Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Trenton, NJ

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

Median annual salary $80,680 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,650
90th percentile $134,830
National median $86,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,650
    25th
    $65,560
    50th (median)
    $80,680
    75th
    $103,180
    90th
    $134,830

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 84% Median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Madison, WI $174,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,150
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $138,890
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $136,670
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $134,290
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $132,790

    Nearby metros — Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,440
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $96,860
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $82,030

    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 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Chemistry 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 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Trenton, NJ is 6.4% below the national median of $86,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,650 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,560.