How much does a career/technical education teacher make in New Jersey?
$72,440a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in New Jersey. That is $34.83 an hour or $6,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.83
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,390Median: $72,440Highest 10%: $101,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,390 | $23.75 | |
| 25th | $59,950 | $28.82 | |
| Median | $72,440 | $34.83 | |
| 75th | $82,400 | $39.62 | |
| 90th | $101,100 | $48.59 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $78,540 |
| Vineland, NJ | $76,770 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $72,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,530 |
| Trenton, NJ | $63,890 |
| Allentown, PA | $59,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 9. Wyoming | $74,210 |
| 10. North Dakota | $73,570 |
| 11. South Dakota | $72,940 |
| 12. New Jersey | $72,440 |
| 13. Colorado | $70,130 |
| 14. Oklahoma | $67,060 |
| 15. Oregon | $65,430 |
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 $34.83 ($72,440 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $72,440 against $63,820 nationally, 14% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays career/technical education teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $78,540 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.