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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 Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 4.1% 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 (  Unlock) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Trenton (  Unlock) 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
    Unlock$37,638
    Unlock$69,021
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  Average Salary by OccupationTrenton, New JerseyUnited States
  Management  Unlock$77,236
  Business, Financial  Unlock$68,299
  Computer, Math  Unlock$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering  Unlock$86,023
  Sciences  Unlock$66,034
  Social Service  Unlock$44,925
  Legal  Unlock$88,013
  Education  Unlock$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment  Unlock$43,591
  Health Practitioners  Unlock$75,327
  Health Technicians  Unlock$41,524
  Healthcare Support  Unlock$25,441
  Fire Fighters  Unlock$35,516
  Law Enforcement  Unlock$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving  Unlock$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance  Unlock$23,378
  Personal Care  Unlock$15,351
  Sales, Related  Unlock$33,178
  Office Admin, Support  Unlock$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry  Unlock$25,716
  Construction, Extraction  Unlock$41,315
  Maintence, Repair  Unlock$48,436
  Production  Unlock$38,103
  Transportation  Unlock$39,572
  Material Moving  Unlock$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryTrenton, New JerseyUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting  Unlock$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction  Unlock$44,287
  Manufacturing  Unlock$51,585
  Wholesale Trade  Unlock$51,301
  Retail Trade  Unlock$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing  Unlock$43,256
  Utilities  Unlock$77,546
  Information  Unlock$61,268
  Finance and Insurance  Unlock$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing  Unlock$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services  Unlock$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services  Unlock$30,687
  Educational Services  Unlock$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance  Unlock$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation  Unlock$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services  Unlock$18,154
  Other Services  Unlock$29,481
  Public Administration  Unlock$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 15 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 15 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 15 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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