Software developers in Trenton, NJ earn a median salary of $128,770, which is 5.3% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Trenton, NJ

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Database Architects	$141,220	$96,020	$171,740	100
Computer Network Architects	$140,340	$105,140	$175,140	350
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$135,710	$117,460	$201,350	60
Data Scientists	$135,320	$97,200	$163,390	430
Chemical Engineers	$135,110	$104,330	$176,880	40
Information Security Analysts	$129,540	$97,290	$162,270	210
Actuaries	$129,540	$102,110	$172,690	110
Software Developers	$128,770	$101,440	$159,790	3,390
Statisticians	$128,070	$88,760	$170,530	70
Engineers, All Other	$125,320	$96,520	$149,230	240
Database Administrators	$123,490	$105,710	$132,860	170
Computer Occupations, All Other	$114,000	$78,000	$147,120	970
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$111,310	$79,990	$136,810	30
Computer Programmers	$110,990	$82,090	$127,730	220
Electrical Engineers	$110,990	$93,700	$140,950	170
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$109,140	$86,340	$158,840	200
Computer Systems Analysts	$108,190	$80,840	$147,500	1,130
Web Developers	$106,730	$87,950	$127,030	110
Materials Engineers	$103,660	$93,360	$110,990	50
Mechanical Engineers	$101,470	$85,300	$129,580	200
Civil Engineers	$101,090	$83,860	$127,730	1,100
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$100,710	$83,820	$130,230	450
Industrial Engineers	$99,920	$81,800	$131,120	320
Landscape Architects	$99,180	$73,750	$105,310	30
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$98,950	$81,500	$110,990	70
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$97,230	$79,380	$124,880	980
Environmental Engineers	$92,150	$74,070	$108,100	320
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$87,530	$66,190	$119,860	130
Computer Network Support Specialists	$84,750	$70,940	$102,290	190
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$84,140	$60,310	$106,260	60
Mechanical Drafters	$80,970	$73,050	$103,540	50
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$80,710	$66,340	$106,040	220
Surveyors	$75,870	$60,880	$96,330	100
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$75,030	$61,430	$83,810	80
Computer User Support Specialists	$71,920	$57,350	$83,830	1,180
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$68,620	$62,860	$81,670	40
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$64,590	$52,980	$77,750	170
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$58,380	$49,710	$80,100	50
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$57,850	$49,590	$67,810	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Trenton, NJ?

The highest paying tech jobs in Trenton, NJ are Database Architects ($141,220 median), Computer Network Architects ($140,340 median), Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ($135,710 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Trenton, NJ?

Software developers in Trenton, NJ earn a median salary of $128,770, with salaries ranging from $101,440 at the 25th percentile to $159,790 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 3,390 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.