Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Trenton, NJ

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

Median annual salary $94,500 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $35,910
90th percentile $161,030
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,910
    25th
    $65,120
    50th (median)
    $94,500
    75th
    $122,460
    90th
    $161,030

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 98% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lawrence, KS $170,660
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $166,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,920
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $161,710
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $161,010
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $154,420

    Nearby metros — Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,390
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $97,770
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $76,860

    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 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Computer 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 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Trenton, NJ is 2.3% below the national median of $96,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $35,910 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,120.