Electricians Salary in Trenton, NJ

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

Median annual salary $83,940 +34.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.35
10th percentile $47,840
90th percentile $121,650
Employed locally 600
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,840
    25th
    $61,880
    50th (median)
    $83,940
    75th
    $120,310
    90th
    $121,650

    Trenton economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $76,450
    Vineland, NJ $75,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $74,040
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $66,870
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $62,930

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $72,800
    Construction and Building Inspectors $81,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $102,190
    Carpenters $62,450
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,290
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $73,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Trenton, NJ is $40.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.42 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Trenton, NJ is 34.6% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $47,840 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,880.