Economists Salary in Trenton, NJ

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

Median annual salary $83,990 -27.2% vs national
Median hourly $40.38
10th percentile $54,900
90th percentile $117,760
Employed locally 60
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,900
    25th
    $68,650
    50th (median)
    $83,990
    75th
    $102,350
    90th
    $117,760

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 87% Median Economists salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Economists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,850
    District of Columbia $162,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $157,980
    Virginia $148,010
    New York $142,300
    Maryland $137,610

    Nearby metros — Economists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,850
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $121,820

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $126,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $96,620
    Chemists $86,090
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $103,100
    Physical Scientists, All Other $102,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Trenton, NJ is $40.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.62 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Trenton, NJ is 27.2% below the national median of $115,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Economists in Trenton?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $54,900 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,650.