Nurse Practitioners Salary in Trenton, NJ

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

Median annual salary $142,200 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $68.36
10th percentile $117,520
90th percentile $170,560
Employed locally 450
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $117,520
    25th
    $124,110
    50th (median)
    $142,200
    75th
    $159,210
    90th
    $170,560

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 148% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 48% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Trenton, NJ is $68.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.06 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Trenton, NJ is 10.1% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Trenton?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $117,520 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,110.