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Trenton, NJ is experiencing a strong job growth of 25.50%, which is higher than the average US job growth of 30.54%. Despite this positive trend, the unemployment rate in Trenton remains slightly higher than the national average at 5.6%. This suggests that there are more people searching for jobs than there are available positions in Trenton. However, overall it appears that Trenton is seeing an economic upswing with plenty of new opportunities on the horizon.

The unemployment rate in Trenton is 9.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Trenton has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.3% over the past year.
- The average salary in Trenton is $39,718.
- The median home cost in Trenton is $252,500

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Trenton? Architecture, Engineering ($86,587)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($14,583)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($64,792)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($7,539)
- Average Income of Residents in Trenton ($24,951) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Trenton (9.5) is higher than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Trenton, New Jersey that match your qualifications.

     JobsTrenton, New JerseyUnited States
  $24,951$37,638
  $39,718$69,021
  9.56
  -4.1%-6.2%
  25.3%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationTrenton, New JerseyUnited States
  Management$59,722$77,236
  Business, Financial$50,147$68,299
  Computer, Math$73,938$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$86,587$86,023
  Sciences$64,380$66,034
  Social Service$39,322$44,925
  Legal$73,625$88,013
  Education$44,919$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$40,586$43,591
  Health Practitioners$71,069$75,327
  Health Technicians$51,577$41,524
  Healthcare Support$32,637$25,441
  Fire Fighters$26,517$35,516
  Law Enforcement$44,559$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$15,641$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$21,363$23,378
  Personal Care$14,583$15,351
  Sales, Related$19,397$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$38,701$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$21,664$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$30,665$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$45,410$48,436
  Production$27,952$38,103
  Transportation$32,072$39,572
  Material Moving$22,541$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryTrenton, New JerseyUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$21,643$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$30,384$44,287
  Manufacturing$31,345$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$31,314$51,301
  Retail Trade$24,868$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$33,741$43,256
  Utilities$64,792$77,546
  Information$33,798$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$44,033$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$34,821$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$43,492$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$21,807$30,687
  Educational Services$34,262$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$37,147$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$7,539$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$15,633$18,154
  Other Services$25,957$29,481
  Public Administration$53,277$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 14 years ago

Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now  More

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Over 14 years ago

If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day  More

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Over 14 years ago

I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days. That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable. You do have  More

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