Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Trenton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,530 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Trenton earn between $39,660 and $64,050.
- $37K10th
- $40K25th
- $45KMedian
- $64K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,160 | $4,513 | $26.04 |
| Median | $44,880 | $3,740 | $21.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,660 | $3,305 | $19.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,050 | $5,338 | $30.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Trenton vs. New Jersey and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Trenton earn 5% less than the New Jersey average ($56,770) and 26% more than the U.S. average ($43,030). At the median the gap is +18% against the U.S. median of $38,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | $54,160 | $44,880 | $36,560 | $78,530 | 850 |
| New Jersey | $56,770 | $48,220 | $37,020 | $86,910 | 16,190 |
| United States | $43,030 | $38,140 | $28,990 | $61,390 | 478,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary after taxes in Trenton
On the average salary of $54,160, a single filer in Trenton takes home about $44,253 a year, or $3,688 a month and $1,702 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included.
Is Trenton a good place for preschool teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Trenton area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.2), so the average $54,160 buys what about $52,491 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Trenton ($63,490). A typical home costs $446,377, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other New Jersey cities
Trenton ranks 3rd of 3 New Jersey metro areas for this job; Vineland pays the most ($62,570).
- Vineland$62,570
- Atlantic City$58,560
- Trenton$54,160
All Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in New Jersey
Highest-paying cities for preschool teachers (except special education)
Vineland, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,570).
- Vineland, NJ$62,570
- Albany, GA$62,070
- Atlantic City, NJ$58,560
- Brunswick, GA$58,180
- Denver, CO$57,250
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Trenton: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Trenton?
$26.04 an hour on average, and $21.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the preschool teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Trenton?
About $44,253 a year ($3,688 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,160. New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included.
Do preschool teachers (except special education) earn more in Trenton than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2011; area Trenton-Princeton, NJ (45940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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