Psychiatrists Salary in Trenton, NJ

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

Median annual salary $294,890
Median hourly $141.77
10th percentile $180,750
90th percentile $322,470
Employed locally 60

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $180,750
    25th
    $285,750
    50th (median)
    $294,890
    75th
    $294,890
    90th
    $322,470

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 306% Median Psychiatrists salary is 206% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $413,890
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $409,950
    Gainesville, FL $404,240
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $403,430
    Ocala, FL $396,200
    New Haven, CT $381,890

    Nearby metros — Psychiatrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $328,600
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $307,290
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $236,740
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $229,630

    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 Psychiatrists make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Trenton, NJ is $141.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $155.04 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $180,750 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $285,750.