How much does a chemistry teacher make in New Jersey?
$81,600a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in New Jersey. That is $39.23 an hour or $6,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.23
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $81,600Highest 10%: $158,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $62,430 | $30.01 | |
| Median | $81,600 | $39.23 | |
| 75th | $111,000 | $53.37 | |
| 90th | $158,800 | $76.36 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $99,980 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $99,230 |
| Allentown, PA | $97,900 |
| Trenton, NJ | $81,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemistry teachers.
| 31. Iowa | $82,050 |
| 32. West Virginia | $81,830 |
| 33. Texas | $81,810 |
| 34. New Jersey | $81,600 |
| 35. Indiana | $81,530 |
| 36. South Carolina | $81,200 |
| 37. Virginia | $80,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $39.23 ($81,600 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $81,600 against $93,250 nationally, 12% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for chemistry teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 34 of 48 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays chemistry teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $99,980 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.