How much does a computer science teacher make in New Jersey?
$81,500a year
Median yearly pay for computer science teachers in New Jersey. That is $39.18 an hour or $6,792 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.18
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $81,500Highest 10%: $176,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $52,990 | $25.48 | |
| Median | $81,500 | $39.18 | |
| 75th | $128,400 | $61.74 | |
| 90th | $176,800 | $85.01 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $100,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $98,370 |
| New York, NY | $93,980 |
| Trenton, NJ | $82,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer science teachers.
| 31. Kentucky | $83,470 |
| 32. Tennessee | $81,600 |
| 33. Montana | $81,560 |
| 34. New Jersey | $81,500 |
| 35. North Dakota | $81,400 |
| 36. Colorado | $80,530 |
| 37. North Carolina | $80,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer science teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $39.18 ($81,500 a year).
Do computer science teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $81,500 against $96,980 nationally, 16% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for computer science teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 34 of 48 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays computer science teachers the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $100,100 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.