How much does an economics teacher make in New Jersey?
$109,900a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in New Jersey. That is $52.83 an hour or $9,157 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.83
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $109,900Highest 10%: $222,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $70,550 | $33.92 | |
| Median | $109,900 | $52.83 | |
| 75th | $173,200 | $83.27 | |
| 90th | $222,400 | $106.92 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $152,400 |
| New York, NY | $132,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $127,400 |
| Allentown, PA | $122,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economics teachers.
| 21. Missouri | $116,500 |
| 22. North Carolina | $114,200 |
| 23. New Mexico | $110,000 |
| 24. New Jersey | $109,900 |
| 25. South Carolina | $109,100 |
| 26. Minnesota | $108,500 |
| 27. Oklahoma | $107,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $52.83 ($109,900 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $109,900 against $123,900 nationally, 11% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for economics teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 24 of 42 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays economics teachers the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $152,400 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.