How much does a communications teacher make in New Jersey?
$77,780a year
Median yearly pay for communications teachers in New Jersey. That is $37.39 an hour or $6,482 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.39
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $77,780Highest 10%: $132,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $49,970 | $24.02 | |
| Median | $77,780 | $37.39 | |
| 75th | $101,800 | $48.94 | |
| 90th | $132,900 | $63.88 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $97,760 |
| Trenton, NJ | $81,370 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,870 |
| Allentown, PA | $78,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for communications teachers.
| 21. Utah | $77,950 |
| 22. West Virginia | $77,880 |
| 23. Pennsylvania | $77,790 |
| 24. New Jersey | $77,780 |
| 25. Iowa | $77,700 |
| 26. Ohio | $77,660 |
| 27. Louisiana | $77,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a communications teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.39 ($77,780 a year).
Do communications teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $77,780 against $78,580 nationally, 1% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for communications teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 24 of 48 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays communications teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $97,760 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.