How much does a biological science teacher make in New Jersey?
$79,540a year
Median yearly pay for biological science teachers in New Jersey. That is $38.24 an hour or $6,628 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.24
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $79,540Highest 10%: $165,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $50,500 | $24.28 | |
| Median | $79,540 | $38.24 | |
| 75th | $123,700 | $59.45 | |
| 90th | $165,600 | $79.63 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $98,250 |
| Trenton, NJ | $96,310 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $95,260 |
| Allentown, PA | $80,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biological science teachers.
| 32. Nebraska | $81,190 |
| 33. Missouri | $80,970 |
| 34. Ohio | $79,600 |
| 35. New Jersey | $79,540 |
| 36. Virginia | $79,190 |
| 37. Louisiana | $79,010 |
| 38. Tennessee | $78,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological science teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $38.24 ($79,540 a year).
Do biological science teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $79,540 against $84,620 nationally, 6% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for biological science teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 35 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays biological science teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $98,250 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.