How much does an education teacher make in New Jersey?
$77,600a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in New Jersey. That is $37.31 an hour or $6,467 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.31
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $77,600Highest 10%: $129,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $49,910 | $24.00 | |
| Median | $77,600 | $37.31 | |
| 75th | $102,000 | $49.03 | |
| 90th | $129,900 | $62.47 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $80,640 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $76,450 |
| Allentown, PA | $60,010 |
| Trenton, NJ | $40,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 11. Maryland | $78,820 |
| 12. Arizona | $78,520 |
| 13. Vermont | $78,100 |
| 14. New Jersey | $77,600 |
| 15. North Dakota | $77,540 |
| 16. Utah | $77,090 |
| 17. Virginia | $77,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.31 ($77,600 a year).
Do education teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $77,600 against $75,350 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for education teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 14 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays education teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $80,640 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.