Pediatricians, General Salary in Trenton, NJ

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

Median annual salary $143,760 -31.6% vs national
Median hourly $69.12
10th percentile $102,720
90th percentile $194,620
National median $210,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,720
    25th
    $143,760
    50th (median)
    $143,760
    75th
    $160,260
    90th
    $194,620

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Pediatricians, General salary vs area income 149% Median Pediatricians, General salary is 49% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pediatricians, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $605,560
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $395,040
    Vallejo, CA $357,320
    York-Hanover, PA $344,960
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $290,420
    Fresno, CA $289,290

    Nearby metros — Pediatricians, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $220,310
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $209,680
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $208,430
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $155,570

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,640
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,420
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,280
    Nurse Practitioners $142,200
    Pharmacists $134,170
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $72,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pediatricians, General make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Pediatricians, General in Trenton, NJ is $69.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $116.44 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Pediatricians, General salaries?

    The median Pediatricians, General salary in Trenton, NJ is 31.6% below the national median of $210,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pediatricians, General in Trenton?

    Entry-level Pediatricians, General (10th percentile) earn around $102,720 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $143,760.