How much does a career/technical education teacher make in New Jersey?
$83,770a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in New Jersey. That is $40.27 an hour or $6,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.27
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,210Median: $83,770Highest 10%: $106,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,210 | $29.91 | |
| 25th | $75,630 | $36.36 | |
| Median | $83,770 | $40.27 | |
| 75th | $100,800 | $48.48 | |
| 90th | $106,500 | $51.22 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $99,830 |
| Trenton, NJ | $90,990 |
| Allentown, PA | $81,200 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $80,070 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $79,100 |
| Vineland, NJ | $78,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 1. Washington | $101,200 |
| 2. Connecticut | $100,800 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $98,020 |
| 4. New Jersey | $83,770 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $81,820 |
| 6. California | $80,620 |
| 7. New York | $79,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $40.27 ($83,770 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $83,770 against $66,270 nationally, 26% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 4 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays career/technical education teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $99,830 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.