Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Trenton-Princeton, NJ
- Middle 50%
- $66,520–$99,770
- vs U.S. median
- +22%
- Metro rank
- #82 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro earn a median of $77,850 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,830 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and in line with the NJ statewide median of $78,200. It ranks #82 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,830 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Trenton?
The BLS median is $77,850 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,830 jobs pay between $66,520 and $99,770. The 10th percentile is $62,830 and the 90th is $102,060.
Is Trenton a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 22% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and in line with the NJ statewide median of $78,200. It ranks #82 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.