Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Trenton, NJ

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

Median annual salary $75,780 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,100
90th percentile $117,220
National median $87,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,100
    25th
    $60,100
    50th (median)
    $75,780
    75th
    $75,780
    90th
    $117,220

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 79% Median Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $122,330
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $116,800
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $110,760
    Kentucky $109,970
    Montana $109,760

    Nearby metros — Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,530
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $83,220

    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 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Trenton?

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

    The median Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Trenton, NJ is 13.6% below the national median of $87,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,100 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,100.