Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary in Trenton, NJ
Based on 41 certified H-1B filings in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Princeton, Princeton Junction, Hightstown, Lawrenceville, Titusville.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Researcher
Median salary$152,672
Middle 50%$134.1k–$179.1k
vs. national median−18%comparison median $185,536
Filings41FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $100,000 |
| 25th | $134,056 |
| 50th (median) | $152,672 |
| 75th | $179,083 |
| 90th | $196,123 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $120,000 | $109,631 | $128,270 | 27 |
| FY2021 | $113,000 | $89,195 | $131,051 | 20 |
| FY2022 | $134,035 | $126,000 | $140,000 | 19 |
| FY2023 | $132,000 | $110,000 | $151,486 | 25 |
| FY2024 | $135,000 | $100,880 | $159,073 | 27 |
| FY2025 | $147,950 | $113,000 | $180,795 | 24 |
| FY2026 | $152,672 | $145,000 | $176,499 | 17 |
Cost of living
Trenton's median Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary of $152,672 is worth about $148,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Trenton = 103.2).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees Of Princeton University | $110,000 | 13 |
| NEC Laboratories America | too few | 7 |
| Siemens Medical Solutions | too few | 7 |
| SRI International | too few | 4 |
| Siemens | too few | 3 |
| Opaida | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $100,000 | 10 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $152,672 | 24 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $76,627 | $100,000 | 10 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $152,672 | $152,672 | 24 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.