Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Trenton, NJ

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

Median annual salary $74,550 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,910
90th percentile $123,390
Employed locally 60
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,910
    25th
    $64,790
    50th (median)
    $74,550
    75th
    $96,810
    90th
    $123,390

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 77% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $79,060
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,630

    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 Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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 Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Trenton, NJ is 19.9% above the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Trenton?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $58,910 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,790.