Physicists Salary in Trenton, NJ

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

Median annual salary $135,030 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $64.92
10th percentile $102,440
90th percentile $225,870
National median $166,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,440
    25th
    $103,480
    50th (median)
    $135,030
    75th
    $178,000
    90th
    $225,870

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicists salary vs area income 140% Median Physicists salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physicists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $266,260
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $226,750
    Cleveland, OH $225,930
    Minnesota $222,550
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $219,070
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $215,340

    Nearby metros — Physicists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $177,490
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $165,730

    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 Physicists make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Physicists in Trenton, NJ is $64.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $108.59 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Physicists salaries?

    The median Physicists salary in Trenton, NJ is 18.8% below the national median of $166,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $102,440 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,480.