Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Trenton, NJ

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

Median annual salary $81,690 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,910
90th percentile $141,440
National median $94,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,910
    25th
    $77,420
    50th (median)
    $81,690
    75th
    $98,280
    90th
    $141,440

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 85% Median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,290
    El Paso, TX $134,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,700
    Ann Arbor, MI $131,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,120
    Fresno, CA $128,820

    Nearby metros — Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,700
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $101,070
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $85,980

    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 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Trenton?

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

    The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Trenton, NJ is 13.7% below the national median of $94,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,910 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,420.