Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Trenton, NJ

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

Median annual salary $79,760 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,200
90th percentile $125,290
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,200
    25th
    $60,520
    50th (median)
    $79,760
    75th
    $100,630
    90th
    $125,290

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 83% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Knoxville, TN $139,180
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $138,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $138,210
    Ann Arbor, MI $135,700
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $135,370
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $128,580

    Nearby metros — Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,470
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $103,070

    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 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Physics 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 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Trenton, NJ is 18.1% below the national median of $97,360. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,200 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,520.